On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 30, 2015 | Failure To Diagnose & Misdiagnosis
Patients in Newton trust their doctors to give them a correct diagnosis when they go for treatment. However, as a new report indicates, the majority of people across the United States will receive an incorrect diagnosis in their lifetimes. The sheer number is...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 25, 2015 | Failure To Diagnose & Misdiagnosis
For Newton patients who are diagnosed with cancer, there will undoubtedly be a sense of fear and trepidation that they are facing such a deadly disease regardless of the kind of cancer it is. However, coping with such an illness may be made easier with the knowledge...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 23, 2015 | Traumatic Brain Injuries
With the football season in full swing, fans and players in Newton and across the country are enthusiastic about watching and participating in the sport. That, however, doesn’t assuage the dangers that are inherent and are becoming a growing concern for those...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 18, 2015 | Birth Injuries
Expectant Newton parents are simultaneously excited and worried about the upcoming birth of a child. While in the back of their minds, most parents will account for the possibility that there might be something wrong with the newborn at birth, it is generally believed...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 16, 2015 | Traumatic Brain Injuries
If a Newton resident suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the initial concern for the family is whether or not he or she will survive. Another concerning factor is how severe the injury is. When the injured person is treated, there will be various tests done to see...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 11, 2015 | Failure To Diagnose & Misdiagnosis
For patients in Newton who are confronted with a mistaken diagnosis or a failure to diagnose, there can be many negative implications. The problem of misdiagnosis is often pushed off to the side. The reality is that between 5 and 15 percent of medical diagnoses turn...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 9, 2015 | Surgical Errors
Undergoing surgery in Newton and anywhere else throughout the country is always a dangerous situation, even if it is deemed to be a minor procedure. There are many things that can go wrong for a multitude of reasons. Some of the most egregious surgical errors include...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 6, 2015 | Traumatic Brain Injuries
Residents of Newton who have suffered a head injury might not realize that they are at risk for a traumatic brain injury and its consequences. One of those potential consequences is amnesia. While the idea of amnesia might seem to be something out of a televised...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 4, 2015 | Traumatic Brain Injuries
Some well-known problems that can stem from a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) include a person who is severely hurt, has brain damage, requires constant care and is unable to function on his or her own. When a person in Newton has a TBI, there are often other...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Sep 2, 2015 | Surgical Errors
When a person in Newton needs medical care, one of the most important factors dictating how the treatment will proceed is having a correct diagnosis. This is especially true when it comes to treating veterans. Veterans’ care is often left up to the Department of...
