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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 laryngeal cancer. According to one doctor, approximately 33% of the annually diagnosed…
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 accidents in this nation. Rural roads are, first of all, narrow and tend…
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 are and how it can be prevented or treated. Shoulder dystocia can lead to a fractured arm…
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 20% of the respondents even admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel at least once in the…
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 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have filled in this gap with a study of 15…
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 misdiagnosed by doctors. Adenomyosis happens when the uterine tissue lining, which is supposed to…
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 Pulmonology. The study was based on a series of reports involving 14 patients, aged 12 to…
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 of motor vehicle accidents happen as a result of a driver’s carelessness, which is grounds for litigation.…
The service that truckers provide to this country is invaluable and can’t be replaced by others. While these professional drivers usually do their part to help everyone remain safe, there are times that the truckers might not do the best job at this. Semitruck crashes can come from a host of causes. Some of these are due to the trucker’s actions,…
A teenager in Indiana has sadly lost his life in a tragic car crash. In addition, several individuals were injured in the collision. Sometimes, these types of motor vehicle accidents occur due to driver negligence, which is grounds for litigation. The accident took place at a little past 12 p.m. on a recent Saturday along Eastbound Interstate 74. Police said a car…