Category: Medical Malpractice
Laryngeal cancer and failure to diagnose
Smoking has been linked to lung cancer, but it can also cause damage to the trachea and larynx. While smoking increases the chances of laryngeal...
10% of cancer, vascular event and infection patients misdiagnosed
Ohio residents may have heard of the “Big Three,” which refers to the three medical conditions that are most liable to be misdiagnosed: cancers, vascular...
NFL players are often misdiagnosed with CTE
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, caused by repeated trauma to the head, is a condition that many football players are diagnosed with. The trouble, though, is that...
What are brachial plexus birth injuries?
Giving birth to a new child in Ohio is an exciting experience for most people. New parents often dream about what the future for their...
Foot cancer types and their symptoms
There are three common types of skin cancer that affect the feet. Ohio residents should know that foot cancer is not necessarily uncommon since it’s...
Women are routinely misdiagnosed by doctors
It isn’t uncommon for a woman in Ohio or elsewhere who is having a heart attack to be diagnosed with anxiety or another health condition....
Medical Students struggle to diagnose skin conditions in people of color
In Ohio, patients depend on the correct diagnosis of dermatologic skin conditions. This is especially important when there are problems such as skin cancer that...
The effort to prevent diagnostic errors
Roughly 12 million people in Ohio and throughout the country are misdiagnosed by a medical professional each year. Minorities are up to 30% more likely...
A skilled witness can deftly paint a clear picture of malpractice
The world of medicine is a complicated one, and it can be hard to educate a court enough to show them the validity of your...