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According to the FDA, there are 100,000 reports of medical errors each year in Indiana and throughout the United States. The consequences can include death, disabilities, birth defects, life-threatening situations and further hospitalizations. These errors are often due to poor communication between staff and due to medical abbreviations. Medication errors lead to a lack of trust with health care professionals and…
Misdiagnosis is a serious concern among medical practitioners in Indiana, and it is on the rise. A misdiagnosis is incredibly dangerous for patients because it can delay treating other conditions in which time is of the essence. Additionally, patients face taking prescription medications that could exacerbate their condition. Such is the case with the distance runner and associate professor at Virginia Union…
Enoxaparin sodium is sometimes known by the brand name Lovenox. It’s prescribed to people in Indiana to prevent issues like deep leg thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms. Often, pregnant women are among the people who take this medication. That’s part of why it’s so concerning that drug maker Apotex Corp. has issued a nationwide recall for it due to a labeling…
When living in Indiana, it’s important to know the signs of hand cancer. If you catch it early, your doctor might be able to remove the cancer before it becomes a bigger issue. Skin cancer can take on a variety of appearances, but most doctors can usually diagnose it right away. What are some symptoms of hand cancer? In some…
With the advent of modern technology, it’s never been easier for doctors in Indiana to diagnose skin cancer. But while modern technology can be miraculous at times, it also has its drawbacks. A recent study revealed that one popular diagnostic tool might not be as useful as first believed. This begs the question: Can technology replace a doctor’s diagnosis, or…
There has been significant research conducted regarding the rate of diagnostic radiology errors. It is estimated that radiologists experience a 3-5% error rate annually, and these cases result in 75% of the medical malpractice cases filed. The numbers are staggering While 3-5% may not seem like a huge number, it means that an estimated 40 million diagnostic errors occur globally…
Rob Dassow is proud to have been part of the trial team responsible for securing a $4.69 billion verdict against Johnson & Johnson in St. Louis on behalf of 25 women who developed ovarian cancer after daily use of Johnson’s Baby Powder. Johnson & Johnson appealed the verdict, and a Missouri appellate court has unanimously upheld $2.11 billion of a…
Patients who find themselves facing a surgical procedure likely think about the cost associated with the medical bills they will accrue and the obvious risks of being put under anesthesia. However, surgery patients in Indiana may also need to consider the additional risk of taking home hospital property inside their own bodies. Between 4,500 and 6,000 such incidents happen every…
An individual in Indiana who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer is in a tough spot. Since their condition is rare, the medical community does not necessarily have access to enough clinical trial and research opportunities. Professionals in the medical field continue to research and push forward in hopes of finding elusive cures. For the patient with…
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 subject to misdiagnoses because of insufficient education and training on the part of…