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New ideas may help treat breast cancer in New York

According to a European study of 6,693 breast cancer patients, it is safe to trust genetic testing when it conflicts with results from traditional testing. In some cases, the genetic test may suggest that there is a low risk of the cancer spreading while other tests say the risk is high. The study indicated that in such scenarios, women were just as likely to survive for five years compared to those who had chemotherapy.

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Why medical errors occur

When New York residents seek medical care, they put a great deal of trust in their physicians. The expectation is that the doctor is the expert who will make the best decisions possible to preserve the patient’s life and health. Unfortunately, some doctors make mistakes that can have a devastating impact on a patient’s well-being.

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Getting treatment for a rare disease

For many New York residents who are suffering from a rare disease, getting treatment can be very difficult. However, advocacy groups are working to get legislation passed that would help those suffering from a rare diseases to seek treatment.

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Diagnosing a commonly misdiagnosed illness

There are some health-related issues that require a closer look in order to achieve a proper diagnosis. New York residents who are prone to various and seemingly unrelated illnesses that have no immediately recognizable cause may actually suffer from a commonly misdiagnosed disorder.

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NSC Report Shows Accidental Deaths Are Increasing

In 2014, more than 136,000 people throughout America died as a result of accidents. This troubling statistic comes from a new report prepared by the National Safety Council (NSC). The report reveals the data on increased deaths and illustrates some of the most common types of accidents that result in fatalities. While there are lots of different accident causes that result in death, the reality is that virtually every accident is a preventable accident. When something goes wrong and injury or death happens, a New York personal injury law firm can represent the victims of the accident or can represent the surviving family members of

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Wrong patient has kidney removed

New Yorkers might be shocked to learn about a case in Massachusetts in which a doctor reportedly removed a kidney from the wrong patient. The incident reportedly occurred at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester and is being investigated by the Massachusetts Department of Health.

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Learning more about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a genetic condition that impacts how the body processes collagen. Collagen makes up about 30 percent of the human body, which means symptoms of the syndrome may be felt in multiple places. However, it is often difficult for patients in New York and elsewhere to be diagnosed with the condition because its symptoms may be seen as localized issues. For example, knee pain may be diagnosed as tendinitis while a shoulder issue may be seen as bursitis.

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Motorcycle Accidents: Fatalities Are on the Rise

Car accident deaths have declined in recent years, not because the roads are safer or because drivers are more careful. Instead, the decline in fatalities has been driven largely by the fact that car safety technology has dramatically improved. Unfortunately, motorcycles and other motorists haven’t benefited from the technologies that make it less likely for people to die in auto accidents — only those in passenger cars benefit. Motorcycle riders and other road users remain at substantial risk of being harmed when and if a collision happens. Unfortunately, the risk for motorcyclists may be particularly grave, as the Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported recently

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Drowsy and Distracted Driving

Two of the most dangerous behaviors that a motorist can do on the road include distracted driving and drowsy driving. Motorists who choose to do either of these things could be considered negligent and victims could pursue a case for compensation with the help of New York City injury attorneys. Unfortunately, recent evidence suggests that drivers may not just be doing one of these high-risk behaviorsΒ —Β they may be doing both. This bad news comes out of Rutgers, and is based on a study of more than 110 undergraduate commuters.Β  The commuters ranged in age between 18 and 25. They were given a survey to take

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Software helps prevent medication errors

New York residents may know that medication errors are a leading cause of patient harm in the United States, and that they are often fatal. To combat the problem, pharmacists are using special software to help identify these mistakes before they occur.

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