Archive for October 2019
Diagnosing skin cancer alongside other skin conditions
Ohio residents and millions of other Americans are dealing with skin cancer. Even more individuals are dealing with skin issues like psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. Some may wonder if having one of these skin conditions can make it more difficult for a dermatologist to spot skin cancer. Rosacea affects around 16 million Americans. It can…
Read MoreNine conditions that doctors commonly misdiagnose
Below are nine conditions that doctors commonly misdiagnose in Ohio and across the U.S. Someone who has been diagnosed with a serious condition, regardless of whether it’s on this list or not, should consider getting a second or even third opinion. First, doctors often mistake fibromyalgia for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or another rheumatic disease. Celiac…
Read MoreUnion leaders express frustration over nurse treatment
The president of the national union of nurses had some harsh words for the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, calling the hospital system “so stupid and tone-deaf “for the way it has dealt with nurses and their concerns about patient safety. National union leaders came to Cincinnati in September after two nurses, who were also…
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