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Misdiagnosing colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the fifth most common reason for malpractice lawsuits, with many plaintiffs claiming that there was a failure by their health care professional to detect the condition early enough. Patients in New York should know that colorectal cancer produces symptoms that can be mistaken for other medical conditions, such as hemorrhoids.

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Proper detection of sepsis

Sepsis is a life-threatening disease that could afflict any New York resident. It requires early detection and prompt treatment, but there are many challenges associated with being able to provide rapid care to sepsis patients. It is important that both patients and medical professionals are able to differentiate sepsis from other common diseases so it is quickly and accurately treated.

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3 things women can do to avoid medical errors

As a patient who needs to undergo a surgery, you know that there is always a risk of something going wrong. While some complications are not the fault of a doctor or staff, the fact is that others are a direct result of human error. Surgical errors leave patients in pain, and they can even result in death. Sometimes patients need second surgeries to correct errors, too. What can you do to help prevent this from happening to you? Here are three tips.

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FDA warning for TVAM

New York patients who have certain disorders of the nervous system should know that the Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to avoid an experimental procedure that has been advertised as a treatment. The procedure entails using a tiny balloon to widen and improve the flow of blood in narrowed veins. It has been touted as a treatment for conditions like Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.

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The symptoms of endometriosis

New York women may be interested in learning that endometriosis afflicts about 1 out of 10 females. Although this disorder is relatively common, there are many women who are unaware of the symptoms. According to a registered nurse and CEO of HealthyWomen, part of the problem is that some individuals may attribute the pain caused by endometriosis to the normal discomfort caused by menstruation.

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