Women are misdiagnosed more often than men
Many New Yorkers are aware that misdiagnosis is a major problem in the United States. However, they may not be aware that women are more likely to be misdiagnosed than men.
Amusement Park Safety Risks
A video of a heroic rescue at Six Flags Amusement Park went viral recently. The video depicted an amusement park patron in Upstate New York who may have saved the life of a 14-year-old girl. The girl was on a ride called the Sky Ride and she had fallen out of the car that she […]
Types of and Treatments for Burn Injuries in New York
Early treatment essential for skin cancer outcomes
Squamous cell carcinoma is one skin cancer in which early detection and prompt treatment can make a major difference in New York patient outcomes and results. When it is fully removed, this type can almost always be cured at an early stage. However, if even a small part of the squamous cell cancer remains behind, it can metastasize to lymph nodes and other tissues and organs in the body, causing more severe cancers and even death.
Many patients are inaccurately diagnosed with COPD
New York patients who show symptoms of COPD may have been tested for it. COPD is short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and its symptoms include labored breathing, wheezing and coughing. Even though these symptoms are common and are sometimes a sign of illnesses other than COPD, some hospitals fail to conduct the proper screenings for COPD, and they make the diagnosis anyway. This means that the lung illness is commonly overdiagnosed.
Road Rage: A Teen’s Death Shines a Spotlight on the Issue
Drivers are expected to behave in a responsible way on the roads and should be held accountable if they don’t. New York City motor vehicle accident attorneys assist victims of accidents in pursuing civil claims when drivers engage in dangerous behavior that causes them harm. Unfortunately, this happens far too often and drivers need to […]
Drunk Driving Car Accidents & Personal Injury Claims
According to the CDC, there are 28 fatalities every day in the US in car accidents that involves an alcohol-impaired driver – which means that 1 death occurs in every 51 minutes. The total cost of alcohol-related crashes is more than $44 billion per year. 10,625 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2015, accounting […]
Treatment options for urea cycle disorders
For New York patients suffering from urea cycle disorders, there are a variety of treatment options that could reduce symptoms and help them live more normal lives. The treatment options range from dietary management and drug treatment to liver transplants.
FDA drug side effects database full of errors
New York health care practitioners probably know that thousands of people around the country die each year as a result of side effects from drugs. To track this, the Food and Drug Administration collects data from those who have adverse reactions while taking medication they have been prescribed by a doctor. However, an analysis of the database created using these reports and experiences has been found to be full of errors.
Was your baby’s cerebral palsy diagnosis due to negligence?
The birth of a baby is traditionally heralded with much anticipatory joy and excitement. When the birth involves complications, those feelings are muted and can quickly evolve into worry and sadness.