Oregon readers may be familiar with the book, "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus." The book's premise is that certain aspects of human behavior -- whether attributable to nature or nurture -- divide along gender lines. The same may also be true of certain health...
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Month: November 2012
Man alleges misdiagnosis resulted in amputations
Residents in Oregon and across the country often benefit from a generally high level of medical care. Yet a recent case illustrates that medical errors can still occur, despite state-of-the-art care, when human negligence or mistake is involved. A man has brought a...
Serious birth injury results in boy’s permanent disability
Even among the best Oregon medical facilities, birth injuries can occur. Minor birth injuries, such as bruising and broken bones, will heal over time, allowing a newborn baby to eventually have a healthy, normal life. Other birth injuries are more serious, and leave...
Nursing home faces claims of negligence after Hurricane Sandy
Hospital and nursing home negligence can cause irreparable harm and injury to patients in Oregon. The potential danger to patients multiplies when a medical facility faces a disaster or emergency situation. In these cases, inadequate staffing and planning to care for...
Hospital safety program successful in preventing medical mistakes
When going to a hospital for treatment, Oregon patients expect the best care from all their caregivers. Medical mistakes can happen, however, resulting in serious injury or even wrongful death in extreme cases. One hospital has developed a safety program specifically...
Young adults at higher risk for failure to diagnose hypertension
The failure to diagnose medical conditions such as hypertension and heart attacks continues to be a problem in Oregon, especially among younger adults. A new study shows young adults with high blood pressure are less likely than older adults to be diagnosed at doctor...
New program aimed at reducing birth injuries in newborns
Birth injuries to newborns in Oregon can have heartbreaking and long-lasting effects. A new program at one of the nation's leading children's hospitals is giving neurologists unprecedented access to newborns in an attempt to minimize birth injuries. The program is...
Oregon patients warned about potential risks of plastic surgery
When going into the hospital for a procedure or treatment, patients literally put their lives in the hands of doctors and medical staff. The slightest mistake may have long-lasting consequences. Hospital negligence can result in patient injuries, increased medical...
New study examines early diagnosis of autistic children
The failure to timely diagnose a multitude of diseases and illnesses can have long-lasting, adverse affects. A failure to diagnose may result in a patient's worsened condition due to delayed treatment. In many cases, early diagnosis is key to an Oregon patient's...
3-D cancer scanning technology may soon be available in Oregon
Early diagnosis of cancer is vital, as many forms are now treatable. However, if months or years go by without treatment, cancer cells can easily spread to other parts of the body. A failure or delay in diagnosis of cancer can have fatal results, and in some...