Personal Injury

Patients often experience anxiety before surgical operations. You certainly don't want to dwell on the possibility of your surgeon making a life-altering mistake while you're under anesthesia, especially after you've come to terms with the fact that the surgery is...

Millions of adults in the United States have a chronic illness and are taking prescription medications to manage their condition. Unfortunately, having one chronic illness can sometimes increase the risk of getting another one, along with the medications to treat it....

Skin cancer is incredibly common in America. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, it is the most common type of cancer people experience. They estimate that it will affect roughly 20% of Americans or one out of every five people. Every day,...

Ovarian cancer is known as the "silent killer" for a reason. Its symptoms can be subtle and easily mistaken for other conditions. This may lead to delayed diagnosis and potentially devastating consequences. The dangers of delayed detection When ovarian cancer goes...

Physicians have to complete a rigorous education, pass a state test and maintain a license to practice medicine. While they work as medical doctors, they must adhere to best practices and uphold their Hippocratic Oath. That oath includes a promise to do no harm....

A misdiagnosis can certainly be a fatal mistake. Say that a patient is having a heart attack. If a doctor makes the wrong diagnosis and tells the patient that they’re having a panic attack or that they are just dealing with gastronomical problems because of stress,...

Health care providers must take many things into account when diagnosing and treating patients. A thorough history of the patient's prior medical problems and treatments can give doctors a great deal of useful information to rely on. Unfortunately, some doctors and...

Hospitals throughout the country have been the targets of cyberattacks. These are commonly known as ransomware attacks because those who perpetrate them demand a ransom to give them the use of their systems back. While ransomware attacks are bad for any organization,...

Many people have to undergo necessary surgeries. This could happen if someone needs an organ transplant, to remove benign lumps or diseased organs or redirected blood flow. Surgery can help save lives, but it can also lead to serious injuries.  Surgical errors are a...

Any type of head injury is a medical emergency. Trauma to the head is one of the worst things that can happen to a car crash victim.  Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) vary in severity and so too do the symptoms. Nonetheless, there are some common patterns to be aware...