Through no fault of our own, many of us more than likely have a somewhat limited grasp of the term “misdiagnosis,” presuming it is really nothing more than a synonym for “wrong diagnosis.” While this is true to a certain degree, it’s important to understand and appreciate that the term also encompasses a delayed diagnosis […]
From operating at the wrong site or on the wrong body part to leaving a surgical instrument behind to making a catastrophic mistake with a scalpel, surgical errors can occur in a multitude of ways. What makes these surgical errors so especially devastating, however, is not just the resulting damage, but the long recovery time […]
Researchers at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have made a remarkable breakthrough in the fight to cure painful and altogether devastating myelin disorders such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. In fact, their efforts revolve around a process that sounds more like something out of a science fiction movie than a laboratory on a […]
Back in 1997, Congress initiated the so-called critical-access program, which granted a series of special privileges to rural hospitals throughout the U.S. The overarching goal of the program was to keep hospital doors open in those places where patients had no viable alternative that was closer than 35 miles away by primary roads or 15 […]
It can be rather shocking for a patient to learn that he or she will have to undergo a surgical procedure to address an underlying medical issue. It can be even more shocking to learn that this surgical procedure will be performed robotically. Believe it or not, nearly one out of every four U.S. hospitals […]
The American Pharmacists Association recently held its Annual Meeting and Exposition in Los Angeles. A highlight of the gathering was an eye-opening presentation discussing the current rate of prescription errors here in the U.S. and outlining how pharmacists — particularly those who work in hospital settings — can help improve patient care. While most people […]
Most people, whether they realize it or not, have experienced symptoms of burnout at some point in their career, feeling overworked and lacking the necessary energy to do their job well. One profession in particular that sees incredibly high levels of burnout is nursing. While this is not altogether surprising given the long hours, large […]
Over the last decade, medical experts here in the United States and across the globe have made remarkable strides in the diagnosis and treatment of cerebral palsy, an devastating condition that can cause a host of medical problems in children ranging from vision, hearing and speech problems to muscle spasms, muscle stiffness and mobility issues. […]
