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C-Section Dangers: Rates Vary Wildly from Hospital to Hospital
Every year, approximately one out of every three babies born in America is delivered via a cesarean section, commonly known as a C-section. This amounts to nearly 1.3 million children delivered by C-section each year, making it the most common major surgery performed in the U.S. Although many children are born by C-section, the commonality of this procedure varies wildly from hospital to hospital, making a woman’s choice of hospital for delivery incredibly important.
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Nursing Home Infections
The benefits of modern medical systems are clear; the risks, however, can be deadly. Infections are a devastatingly common risk for those living in nursing homes and long-term care facilities; and, the infectious pathogens found have only grown stronger, making nursing home infections an increasingly dangerous risk for the already vulnerable elderly and immune-compromised. Drug-resistant…
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Why Do Wrongful Amputations Occur?
Doctors go through rigorous medical training so they can provide the best standard of care for their patients. While most doctors uphold this standard of care, there are instances when doctors commit grievous mistakes. While the planned loss of a limb is already a devastating event, it can be made much worse if the loss…
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What Happens When An Artificial Intelligence Robot Gives A Misdiagnosis?
Advances in medical technology can help cure diseases and save lives. However, with each new advance, legal issues arise that patients must consider before receiving treatment. One such advance is the artificial intelligence robot, which can analyze symptoms and determine a medical diagnosis. While this technology could prove to help improve healthcare worldwide, patients are wondering who is legally responsible if the robot gives a misdiagnosis.
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Five of the Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Neurological Conditions
Although we trust doctors to help us stay healthy and get well, doctors sometimes make mistakes. While some mistakes have few consequences, others severely affect the health and wellbeing of patients. This is particularly true for patients displaying neurological symptoms.
