Medical malpractice refers to a medical professional causing an error because of neglect or oversight. While many medical errors are unintentional, they may cause significant harm or death to patients in Georgia. Two types of medical malpractice errors involve patient...
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Eye injuries in the workplace
When workers walk into their jobs for the day, it is likely that they aren't thinking about getting hurt. However, many employees in Georgia and around the country do, in fact, get hurt on the job. One of the most common injuries sustained are those to a person's...
LBD is extremely common and often misdiagnosed
Medical experts believe that about 1.4 million people in Georgia and around the country suffer from Lewy body dementia, which makes the disease more common than ALS, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy combined. However, researchers who specialize in LBD think that...
Just how dangerous can the wrong medication be?
If you go to the hospital or to see your medical provider and are given a prescription for a new medication, you’ll probably assume that your doctor did their homework and selected a drug that is safe for you. As a patient, it’s important to note that you should...
Convolutional neural networks still misdiagnosing melanomas
Georgia residents who have skin cancer may have heard of convolutional neural networks. These are networks that allow machines to analyze visual imagery, in this case images of possible cancers. Their accuracy may even equal that of a dermatologist, but much remains...
Why have sales of transvaginal mesh been halted?
Some women in Georgia suffer from a condition known as pelvic organ prolapse, or POP. When the muscles in their pelvic area weaken, organs like the bladder or uterus can press out of their vagina. This can result in bladder and bowel movement issues. To treat this...
Misdiagnosis in the “Big Three” diseases
People in Georgia should understand that even common diseases are often misdiagnosed. In fact, the so-called "Big Three" of infections, cancers and vascular events are the most frequently missed diagnoses. There are several reasons for this, and researchers are...
Talc powder cancer case settles for $100 million
Those who used Johnson & Johnson’s talc powder and believe it led to cancer finally have a resolution. The case was recently settled, and the manufacturer will need to pay $100 million. The talcum powder, marketed as baby powder, was thought to be a carcinogen....
How deadly are drowsy drivers, really?
The desire to get as much done as possible can have a negative impact on the ability of a person to get adequate sleep. Not sleeping enough can lead to fatigue, which makes driving dangerous. It’s imperative that anyone who is going to drive gets enough rest so they...
Eligibility for compensation as an injured worker in Georgia
All workers in the United States have the legal right to a reasonably safe working environment. That said, some working environments carry more risk than others. For example, if you are a construction worker who needs to work from height regularly, or if you work in a...