If something goes wrong during a surgery, how do you tell if it was just a complication or an actual mistake, especially when the hospital seems to use the words interchangeably
Surgical complications and mistakes are not the same thing
Has your child been erroneously medicated for ADHD?
Millions of children in the United States are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—despite the fact that there has been controversy about the diagnosis for decades.
How does the Nocebo Effect work?
The Nocebo Effect is the counter to the more often understood Placebo Effect. A placebo is typically a fake medication that is given out during tests. Those taking it are told that it's the real thing, and some of them see medical benefits, even though they're just taking sugar pills. This shows the true power of the human mind and how expectations can shape reality.
A few things to keep in mind when picking up your prescription medicine
Whatever you are going to the pharmacy for, there are some things to keep in mind when picking up your medication. Prescription medication can be dangerous if someone is given the incorrect type or the incorrect amount or dosage.
Should you ask your doctor every question you have?
When you go to the doctor, maybe you're a bit nervous to ask all of your questions. Maybe you're afraid the doctor will think it's a "dumb" question and will be annoyed. Maybe the doctor looks like he or she is in a huge rush, and you don't want to be an inconvenience with something that's not actually a big deal.
Could your cancer be considered a worker-related disease?
Cancer is a disease that still continues to baffle medical science--despite all of the funding that goes toward research, not all of the causes of cancer are known and the exact mechanisms that set the disease in motion are still not understood.
Was your doctor at fault for your infant's early birth?
Preterm delivery of an infant can have devastating consequences for both the infant and the entire family.
Study says 90 percent of newborns get unapproved medicine
According to one study, the vast majority of newborn babies may be given medications that were never approved for them. The study pins the number around right around 90 percent.
Clinical trials: Beware of the risks
Dealing with disease can be incredibly difficult - especially if you've been diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness.
How truckers can stay safe on roads teeming with risks
How does your driving career stack up in terms of safety?
Cerebral palsy and its common risk factors
Cerebral palsy is caused by developmental problems or damage involving the brain of a young child. It's been linked at times to oxygen deprivation. While this is one possible reason for CP, there are others that doctors are now considering as well, meaning it's important to know the risk factors. Some include:
When are you most at risk from a hospital communication error?
If you're a hospital patient, the most dangerous time for you is whenever you're transferred from one floor to the next or right after every shift change.
