Many people are misdiagnosed each year in the U.S. When a doctor misdiagnoses cancer, the potential harm can be serious. Most types of cancer are much easier to treat when they are detected early. When a doctor misdiagnoses cancer, it can result in a worsening of the disease and delayed treatment. Cancer misdiagnoses can result […]
Brain injuries caused by a disruption in the oxygen supply to the brain can result in severe injuries and permanent disabilities. However, some children who suffer hypoxic brain injuries can recover or experience reduced symptoms if they are properly treated by doctors to minimize the damage. Here is what you need to know about the […]
Expecting parents often worry about their infants and hope that everything goes well during and after birth. While the rate of birth injuries is low, they still sometimes occur. Tens of thousands of infants suffer from preventable birth injuries every year. In some cases, these injuries result because of the negligence of doctors and other […]
Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with cancer. Some people also undergo cancer misdiagnoses. Unfortunately, cancer cases are expected to continue increasing to reach an estimated 29.5 million cases of cancer worldwide by 2040. Some people who have cancer have delayed diagnoses. When doctors fail to diagnose cancer early, their failure can have a […]
Right after a baby is born, the doctors perform an assessment to determine the infant’s APGAR score. This score helps doctors to assess the conditions of babies and identify any potential problems. If you learn that your baby received a low score, you might not understand what it means. Here is some information about APGAR […]