Use of electronic medical records (EMRs) has been increasing dramatically in the past decade or so as more and more physicians' offices and other health care providers make the switch from paper to digital records. The use of robotics during surgery has also resulted...
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Your doctor should be aware of dangerous drug interactions before prescribing
If you've ever experienced a medical issue after a drug interaction, you know firsthand how scary it can be. Drug interactions can range from mild, such as rendering one of the medications ineffective, to possibly fatal. You rely on your health care provider to pay...
Signs your child sustained a brain injury during birth
Brain injuries can be serious, traumatic, and life changing events. That is not only true for the people who experience them, but for the families of those people who often have to care for a loved one with a traumatic brain injury. In babies, brain injuries are even...
Diagnosing Heart Attacks In Women
"I thought I had the flu" This is what many women say after having a heart attack. TV and movies always portray heart attacks as chest pain and left arm tingling followed by an immediate collapse - and usually depict a man. However, heart attack warning signs are very...
There’s no such thing as a risk-free surgery
Although hospital dramas on television often overdramatize surgery and other medical treatments, the truth is that even the most routine surgery is complex and not without risk. As the patient, your body and your health are on the line, and you've placed your trust in...
Did Your Doctor Make A Mistake?
Could your disease have been caught earlier? Were you prescribed the wrong medicine? Was an error made during surgery? These are the questions on people's minds after being harmed by a missed diagnosis or operating room injury. Uncovering a doctor or surgeon's mistake...
Cervical Cancer: A Missed Diagnosis
Every year, more than 12,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with cervical cancer. More than 4,000 will die. While these statistics are scary, it's important to remember that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable types of cancer -...
Heart Attacks Spike During The Holiday Season
According to numerous scientific studies, heart attacks increase on Christmas and New Year's Day. In fact, heart-related deaths are five percent more common during the holiday season. Heart attacks are also one of the 10 most commonly misdiagnosed medical problems....
Movember: A Reminder That You Are Your Best Health Advocate
During November - or Movember - many men grow their facial hair to raise money and awareness for men's health. While it's fun to throw out the razor, it's important not to overlook the real message: every year, men die from cancers that would have been highly...