Some Indiana residents may know that black people have the lowest life expectancy of any major group in this country. This is due to a number of factors, including poverty and the resulting lack of access to health care. Not only that, but black patients are also...
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Ear cancer: rare but sometimes aggressive
Cancers are among the most misdiagnosed of conditions in Indiana. However, the reason behind the errors may differ. Some can be misdiagnosed because they are so rare. For example, around 300 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with ear cancer each year while on the other...
What mothers should know about shoulder dystocia
In a very small percentage of pregnancies, the newborn may suffer from a birth injury called shoulder dystocia. It occurs when the baby's shoulder, or both shoulders, become stuck in the mother's pelvis. Expectant mothers in Indiana should know what the risk factors...
Tracheal cancers at risk for misdiagnosis
Cancers of the larynx or trachea have both been related to smoking, but they are very different in terms of how common they are. They can also develop rapidly and a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose can cause severe damages for those in Indiana who have tracheal or...
The heightened risk of driving on rural roads
Driving on rural roads can pose a serious safety threat for many drivers in Indiana, in particular those drivers who do not know the dangers and who assume that rural roads are safer than urban ones. The fact is that the countryside sees the majority of fatal...
The risk of drowsy driving and the interventions for it
During your commute to and from Indianapolis, Indiana, you're likely to meet with many drowsy drivers without knowing it. A survey from the National Sleep Foundation found that around half of adult drivers in the U.S. consistently choose to drive while drowsy. Some...
Nearly 10% of patients with Big Three condition are misdiagnosed
Many patients with one of the Big Three conditions, which are cancers, vascular events and infections, are being misdiagnosed in Indiana and across the U.S. Up until now, few have actually looked into the rate at which they are being misdiagnosed. Researchers at the...
Why women should be aware of adenomyosis
There are a number of medical conditions that can cause pain and discomfort for women in Indiana. One of the most underreported issues is adenomyosis, or endometriosis of the uterus muscle, which occurs in one in 10 women. This condition is fairly common but can be...
Bronchiectasis often misdiagnosed in HIV patients
Bronchiectasis, a chronic condition where the airways into the lungs become inflamed or infected, is being frequently misdiagnosed among HIV patients in Indiana and across the U.S. This was the finding of a study, the results of which were published in Case Reports in...
Motor vehicle accidents may result on curves in roads
A man in Indiana has unfortunately lost his life in a car crash, thus leaving his family members to grieve over his sudden death. The car accident took place on a recent Friday night when the man failed to negotiate a curve properly. Sometimes, these types...
