Even with advanced medical technology, misdiagnosis happens all the time. When it comes to breast cancer, a misdiagnosis can delay life-saving treatment and negatively impact a patient's prognosis. Being aware of common conditions that mimic breast cancer can help...
Year: 2019
Patient found in freezer, child loses toe: 46 claims of abuse investigated at mental health facility
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Police are investigating a total of 46 claims of patient abuse and neglect at a Georgia psychiatric hospital, one week after Channel 2 Action News first reported the complaints.Lakeview Behavioral Health is still operating, and no charges have...
Recall of blood pressure medications expanded for 5th time due to possible cancer risk
WASHINGTON - Federal health officials said a recall for medication used to treat high blood pressure has been expanded for a fifth time after trace amounts of a possible cancer-causing substance were detected...The substance, called N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid or...
Understand the causes and types of traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries occur when there is sudden damage to the brain. It could be caused by a jolt or blow to the head. The injury doesn't have to penetrate the skull to result in a TBI.When the initial injury occurs, that first impact is known as the primary...
What should I know when choosing a Halloween costume?
Halloween will be here before you know it, which is why many parents in Georgia have already begun shopping for costumes. When looking for cool costumes, safety is an important concern, and there are a variety of things to consider to ensure your child remains...
Googling Symptoms Improves Patients’ Experiences In The ER, According To A New Study
New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) has found that Googling health-related questions has a positive impact on patients' experience in emergency rooms....The researchers assessed the experience of patients using a "doctor-patient...
How safe are home births?
Some women look at home births as a more positive experience than delivering in the hospital. However, home births are associated with a number of risks, and these risks can put the health of the baby and mother in jeopardy. WebMD offers the following information...
Moving to an urban area and the risk of a traffic accident
There are a lot of auto accident risk factors to watch out for, from busy streets to bad weather. Sometimes, those who drive in urban areas are especially likely to encounter certain hazards on the road, especially in comparison to those who live in rural areas that...
Report: 80% of radiology-related malpractice claims lead to permanent injury, death
A report evaluating five years of radiology-related medical professional liability claims was released this week finding that 80 percent of all diagnosis-related claims stem from the misinterpretation of clinical tests. Additionally, 80 percent of missed diagnosis...
The mental toll of a pedestrian accident
When it comes to pedestrian accidents, the physical toll of these incidents often receives a lot of attention. Media coverage may discuss the injuries a victim sustains in an accident, and these hardships may be shared extensively on social media. Unfortunately, the...