Month: May 2013
“False Positive” Mammograms Have Psychological Toll
“False positive” results on mammogram screenings can cause women to adapt a psychological well-being more closely matched to that of breast...
Most Harmful Medical Error: Bad Diagnoses
While surgical mistakes and drug overdoses are common forms of medical malpractice that grab headlines, it is actually diagnosis errors that account for the most...
Doctors’ Apologies Inadmissible in Malpractice Suits
An apology or other sympathetic statement made by a healthcare official to a patient cannot be used as evidence of liability in medical malpractice cases,...
Dangers of Caffeine in Children, Teens
Caffeine use and withdrawal can cause headaches, heart arrhythmias and increased blood pressure in children and teenagers, according to a study published in the journal...
Study Furthers Link Between Antidepressants and Autism
A recent study in Sweden has created further evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism spectrum disorders in children. The study...
Known Risky Medications Prescribed to Elderly Patients
Nearly one in five older patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans were prescribed at least one high-risk medication even though many of the...
3 Cleaning Techniques Combat Hospital Contamination
Human behavior may be at least as important as technological innovation when it comes to controlling C. difficile bacteria contamination of hospital rooms, a leading...
X-ray Photos Could Reduce “Wrong Patient” Errors
Attaching a patient’s photo to their X-rays can get around the problem of patient mix-ups that, while relatively rare, can lead to dire consequences, according...
Medical Malpractice Highlighted in Colorado Doctor Case
The Colorado Medical Board has filed 14 counts of unprofessional conduct against a Denver surgeon for various forms of medical malpractice, according to CBS News....