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 cancer, so does working in certain industries in Ohio. The larynx enables a person to breathe and swallow, and getting exposed to harmful substances could irritate the airway. The reason…
Read MoreShoulder dystocia, a rare birth injury
Shoulder dystocia is a birth injury that affects between 0.2% and 3% of pregnancies in Ohio and across the U.S. Though it usually does not cause permanent damage to the baby or mother, it’s hard to predict and prevent. Dystocia literally means a difficult labor. Shoulder dystocia is a condition arising during a difficult labor…
Read More10% 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 events and infections. A study led by Johns Hopkins University has looked into the rate at which patients with one of the Big Three conditions is a victim of a…
Read MoreNFL 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 many don’t have it. Ohio residents should know that CTE can only properly be diagnosed in an autopsy and that there is no official method for diagnosing it in living…
Read MoreCommon breast cancers in men
Breast cancer is not just a risk for women. After all, men have breast tissue, lobules (milk-producing glands) and milk ducts. Wherever there are cells in the body, the risk for cancer is more or less present. Men in Ohio should know the more common types of breast cancer that they could face. These are…
Read MoreExcessive coffee drinking associated with more truck crashes
A loved one was killed in a big rig accident on the freeways of Ohio, and you’re thinking about pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. You’ll have good grounds for such an action if it becomes clear that the truck driver was the one at fault. With the long hours they put in and the drowsiness…
Read MoreWhat 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 children might hold. However, discovering that a child suffered serious brachial plexus injuries during the birth process can be devastating. These types of injuries may have a permanent impact on…
Read MoreFoot 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 not always the result of sun exposure. Some cancers are caused by viruses, chemical exposure, and inherited traits. The first type of cancer that often affects the feet is basal…
Read MoreDiagnostic errors might be relatively common
Patients who seek treatment from Ohio doctors may feel as if they are the victims of a missed diagnosis or a misdiagnosis. A missed diagnosis occurs when a doctor fails to determine what health condition a person is experiencing. A misdiagnosis occurs when a patient does not have the illness or other ailment that a…
Read MorePOTS, a disorder easy to misdiagnose
Ohio residents, especially women under 35, need to know about a disorder called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. It affects the autonomic nervous system, which is the part of the nervous system that controls the internal organs without one’s conscious effort and, thus, has control over things like heart rate, blood pressure and digestion. It is…
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