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Medical imaging is crucial for diagnosing and treating various conditions by providing detailed, non-invasive interior views of the human body. Over the years, advancements have transformed these technologies from basic X-rays, primarily visualizing bones, to...
Prescription medications play a crucial role in modern healthcare, offering relief and treatment for a myriad of conditions. However, when not properly prescribed or monitored correctly, these drugs can pose significant risks. Medical malpractice can involve...
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently raised concerns about the overdiagnosis and overtreatment of tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, in infants in the United States. Tongue-tie is a condition where a tight or short band of tissue tethers the bottom of the...
Elder abuse is a serious issue that affects countless seniors here in Connecticut and across the country. While the signs are wide-ranging, the Centers for Disease Control defines it generally as any intentional or negligent act by a caregiver, staff member, resident...
Patient abandonment is a term used in the healthcare industry to describe a situation where a healthcare provider prematurely ends the provider-patient relationship without ensuring the patient has access to equivalent care and without giving the patient adequate...
When medical devices malfunction, they can cause injuries, exacerbate existing conditions, or delay critical treatment. Medical device defects can occur for many reasons and can lead to users being harmed. Types of defects There are many types of defects, but they...
Knee replacement surgery is a relatively standard procedure in the United States, with an estimated 600,000 performed yearly. Ideally, the surgery gives the patient improved mobility, reduces pain and generally improves the patient's quality of life. Still, not every...
Unfortunately, despite efforts to ensure that operating rooms in the United States are safe, approximately a dozen sponges and surgical instruments are left behind inside of patients' bodies each day. As the American Society of Anesthesiologists has concluded, this...
Those seeking medical treatment typically start with their General Practitioner (GP) unless it is an emergency room visit. Generally, the GP recognizes something is wrong and orders tests or takes steps to treat symptoms. However, the illness or injury may require...
The average person knows when there is something wrong with their body, but they don't always know the underlying cause. They usually need to collect information about their symptoms and then talk to a doctor in order to obtain a diagnosis. Physicians undergo...
