Study uncovers the most common diagnostic errors by radiologists
Radiology errors frequently cause diagnosis and treatment delays, and tragic patient outcomes
read moreDoctor prescribes wrong dose of ADHD drug, causes death of grade-school child
It's dangerous for patients when physicians don't read or follow drug maker dosage guidelines
read moreThe risks and dangers of low potassium level hypokalemia
Undiagnosed, untreated hypokalemia can lead to respiratory & heart problems, & even death
read moreBrain swelling, increased pressure can cause deadly brain herniation
People who've had recent head trauma or brain surgery have a higher risk
read moreBariatric weight loss surgery malnutrition can cause brain damage, Wernicke’s encephalopathy
Surgeons and physicians should beware of the potential for devastating thiamine/Vitamin B1 deficiency in bariatric patients
read moreStudy: Stomach cancer rate is on the rise and affecting younger people
Learn the signs and symptoms of stomach/gastric cancer that everyone should know
read more2020 National Patient Safety Goals highlight ongoing problems in hospital care
Identifying the correct patient and surgical site, and prompt communications top The Joint Commission's annual list
read moreIt's dangerous for doctors and nurses to ignore a patient's sudden change in behavior
Altered mental status is often the first sign of a serious problem
read morePrimary care doctor, pharmacy medication error leaves patient with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Simple precautions could have avoided this painful outcome
read morePneumonia signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and medical malpractice
Pneumonia is a dangerous lung infection that is commonly misdiagnosed
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