AI outperforms radiologists for diagnosing pneumonia
Despite advancements in medicine, some New Yorkers die from pneumonia every year. With prompt diagnoses and proper treatment, more people could survive bouts of pneumonia. Unfortunately, pneumonia is sometimes misdiagnosed by radiologists when people go to to the emergency department.
NY Construction Worker to Walk Again After Paralyzing Construction Accident
Construction accidents can often leave workers seriously injured, which can put an end to their careers. New York City construction accident lawyers can help injured workers to ensure they are able to receive disability income and to get their medical bills paid if they have suffered a serious injury at work. In some cases, workers […]
HIV diagnosis rates still have room for improvement
New York residents may be interested to learn that, according to US Centers for Disease Control study, many Americans live with HIV for some time before getting diagnosed. What makes this study surprising is that this includes Americans who regularly visit their doctor.
Reducing the Risk of Winter Auto Accidents in New York
Winter is a dangerous time for drivers because weather conditions can significantly increase the risk of a collision occurring. Snow, rain, and sleet can obstruct visibility, icy roads can increase the chances of motorists losing control of their vehicles, and changes in temperature can affect tire pressure and increase the chances of a blowout. Because […]
Teens at risk from misdiagnoses of throat infections
Parents of teenagers in New York may want to be alert for complaints of sore throat from their kids. Serious sore throats that require a trip to the doctor could be caused a type of infection that many doctors don’t test for. If this infection goes untreated, it could lead to serious illness or even be fatal.
Car Accidents in the Fall and Filing a Personal Injury Suit
Every year, thousands of traffic accidents occur in the United States, injuring or killing countless victims. According to statistics, 991,045 people were killed and 27,973,050 people were injured in traffic accidents in 2016. The total cost of these accidents during this year was $414,001,135,401. With so many auto accidents occurring each year, it is not […]
Dog Bites and Personal Injury Lawsuits
According to statistics, about 1,000 people in the United States require emergency medical treatment each day for serious dog bite injuries. About 9,500 people are hospitalized each year as a result of injuries sustained from dog bites. In 2016, 31 fatalities related to dog bites occurred in the US. Pit bulls and Rottweilers, the second most dangerous dog breed, together accounted for 77% of the total deaths recorded in the same year. Statistics also reveal that from 2005 to 2016, 254 Americans were killed by pit bulls (some people believe they should be outlawed) – that is, about 1 person every 17 days – while 43 people were killed by Rottweilers – that is, 1 person every 102 days.
Woman from Ithaca Files a Lawsuit After Being Bitten by a Police Dog
Pneumonia and lung cancer
As cold and flu season comes to New York, people might also want to be on the lookout for symptoms of pneumonia. Pneumonia is a tricky disease that can be cured in a matter of weeks or, in some cases, can be fatal. For people who have lung cancer, pneumonia is a greater risk, and sometimes its symptoms can be missed because they can be mistaken for those associated with lung cancer. Symptoms that lung cancer and pneumonia share include persistent cough, shortness of breath, low energy and loss of appetite. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, fungi or a virus.
Psychosis can complicate Alzheimer’s diagnoses
Throughout New York and the rest of the nation, Alzheimer’s disease is often misdiagnosed. A misdiagnosis can come in the form of a false positive, when doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s in patients who don’t have it, or a false negative, when doctors fail to detect the condition in a patient. A recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translation Research and Clinical Intervention reveals how psychosis complicates matters.
Delays in cancer treatment can devastate patients and families
People who have cancer often suffer from a lot of pain and other effects due to the nature of the disease. Early detection and swift treatment are two priorities when it comes to cancer.