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A minor infection can quickly become a heartbreaking crisis when medical teams miss early signs. Many families watch a loved one suffer because doctors mistake initial symptoms for normal pain. This sad mistake allows a hidden illness to grow worse. It quickly...
Early diagnosis and treatment can be the key to surviving cancer. Unfortunately, cancer diagnoses are often delayed or missed entirely. There are things you as a patient can do to maximize the chances of early cancer detection. The cancers most overlooked in diagnosis...
Countless issues can arise during labor and delivery that may result in major implications for mother and child. For example, the infant may not receive adequate oxygen during the labor and delivery process. When that happens, medical professionals generally need to...
Surgical complications are a concern after even the simplest procedure. There are a variety of challenging complications that can arise during or after surgery. Patients may experience unusual cardiac rhythms or issues with their blood pressure. They are at risk of...
Surgical procedures are among the most invasive medical treatments available. Doctors often have to use general anesthesia to render a patient unconscious. Countless small issues can potentially arise during the procedure that can impact the patient's prognosis. ...
Pitocin is a synthetic form of oxytocin, which is a hormone naturally produced by the body to stimulate uterine contractions during labor. Doctors often administer Pitocin to induce labor when it does not begin on its own or to strengthen contractions if labor is...
A failure to diagnose occurs when a healthcare provider does not identify a medical condition promptly, or at all, despite the presence of symptoms or signs that should have led to further testing or treatment. These cases are among the most complex types of medical...
When older people become residents of nursing facilities, they generally hope that they will benefit from safe, personalized care. Unfortunately, abuse and neglect can potentially occur even in well-run facilities. Take, for example, the case of an Indiana podiatrist...
Physicians or medical doctors provide several key services to their patients. They can refer people to specialists for testing and treatment. They can prescribe medication or specialized care, such as physical therapy. They also diagnose the underlying cause of a...
Martinsville and Eminence, Indiana communities are currently processing disturbing allegations against former teacher Brittany Fortinberry. The 31-year-old educator who taught at John R. Wooden Middle School and Eminence High School faces numerous serious charges...