The unfortunate reality is that many of us have experienced what could best be described as brusque or perhaps even impolite treatment at the hands of a physician. In fact, chances are very good that this rude conduct left you feeling uninformed, agitated and anxious to get a second opinion. As it turns out, the […]
For years, scientists here in the United States and across the globe have been working diligently to uncover cures and preventative measures for deadly and debilitating diseases from cancer and AIDS to Alzheimer’s and cystic fibrosis. Interestingly, Canadian researchers are now indicating that they may have discovered an effective method of preventing the onset of […]
One of the realities of the modern working world to which employees are now fully accustomed is alcohol and drug testing. Specifically, most new hires anticipate that they must pass a drug test, while many veteran employees understand that their employment is contingent upon the ability to pass random substance abuse screenings. One class of […]
While it may seem hard to believe, thousands of people suffer serious injuries because of medication errors here in the United States every year. Accordingly, the next time you pick up your medication from the local pharmacy, you will probably want to take a few extra minutes to verify that the medication you were provided […]
Researchers have made remarkable progress over the last decade in the treatment and prevention of traumatic brain injuries. However, it goes without saying that more work needs to be done regarding the initial diagnoses of TBIs. Far too often, physicians miss the warning signs of brain injuries — complaints of dizziness, blurred vision and loss […]
Even the most stoic patient can find the prospect of having to undergo a procedure in which they are put under using general anesthesia somewhat unnerving. After all, anesthesia errors by medical professionals can have horrific consequences ranging from liver poisoning and brain damage to coma and even death. To illustrate just how harmful this […]
In November, our blog discussed a rather eye-opening report on hospital safety published by The Leapfrog Group, a national business-backed nonprofit seeking “to initiate breakthrough improvements in the safety, quality and affordability of health care for Americans.” Entitled the Hospital Safety Score, the report issued letter grades to over 2,500 U.S. hospitals based on their […]
All this week, over 12,000 researchers and medical professionals from around the world will gather for the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology’s annual conference. While a gathering such as this typically wouldn’t generate many headlines outside of scientific circles, a recent presentation concerning how relatively simple tests might be able to provide critical […]
For the most part, medication errors occur largely because of negligence on the part of our local pharmacies. For example, the pharmacist may have failed to put the right pills in the bottle or perhaps the staff applied a label outlining an incorrect treatment regimen. While it’s true that local pharmacies are ground zero for […]
In our previous post, our blog discussed a study highlighting the altogether grave threat posed by physician misdiagnoses, which accounted for roughly 35 percent of all medical malpractice claims filed in the U.S. over the last 25 years and roughly $39 billion in payouts to injured patients and their families. This study, performed by researchers […]
