Fungal meningitis medical malpractice
A meningitis infection can be caused by viral, bacterial or fungal sources
read moreSepsis awareness and medical malpractice
With early diagnosis and treatment, most patients survive sepsis
read moreMeningococcemia signs, symptoms, and medical malpractice
Meningococcemia is a blood infection caused by the same bacteria that causes bacterial meningitis
read morePodiatrists, wound care, and medical malpractice
Podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons treat foot and ankle conditions
read moreHouston court of appeals opinion contains roadmap to prove hospital-acquired infection medical malpractice
Infections caught during healthcare number 1.7 million each year in the U.S., with 99,000 associated deaths
read moreThis simple bedside test can help diagnose sepsis
Point-of-care lactate testing is an effective screening tool for patients suspected of having sepsis
read moreThe challenges of diagnosing a spinal epidural abscess
This somewhat rare condition is dangerous and baffles some rushed doctors
read moreWhat needs to happen when doctors and nurses suspect sepsis
When hospitals follow the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines it produces big results
read moreWhen not timely treated, sepsis can cause long-term brain problems
Sepsis associated encephalopathy is a dangerous condition that can cause coma, behavior changes, and motor problems
read morePneumonia signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and medical malpractice
Pneumonia is a dangerous lung infection that is commonly misdiagnosed
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