Some Oregon women with anxiety might also have heart disease, but a doctor may not notice it because the symptoms of the two are so similar. These were the findings of a study that was published Feb. 23 in "Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes."...
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Month: February 2016
New Lyme disease test could lead to earlier treatment
Scientists have introduced a method to test for Lyme disease that could reduce cases of misdiagnosis and allow patients in Oregon and nationwide to begin treatment weeks earlier than currently possible. The research was developed by the National Institute of...
Diagnostic errors are a serious problem
Many people in Oregon are seriously injured because of medical errors. When a doctor makes a mistake that harms a a patient, the patient may be left with permanent disabilities or even die. One of the most common types of medical errors are diagnostic errors,...
Fewer patients per nurse can save lives, according to study
Patients in Oregon hospitals rely on medical staff consisting of doctors, nurses, and other personnel to provide care. There is currently a nursing shortage in many parts of the country that is expected to continue as the baby boom generation ages and increases...
Doctor performed surgery on wrong newborn
A baby who is born at an Oregon hospital may be given a number of checkups before the baby and mother are discharged. One family in Tennessee thought that their newborn was going for a routine checkup and then discovered that hospital staff had made a serious mistake....
Hospital medical errors are a leading cause of death
People who seek medical care in Oregon and across the United States depend on medical professionals to give effective and helpful treatment, but medical errors can and do happen. According to recent studies, hospital medical errors are the third leading cause of death...
Many patients die because of poor communication
Oregon patients might be appalled to learn that many people have died because of poor communication among staff members at medical facilities. A research and analysis firm says that this is only the tip of the iceberg. According to the research, communication failures...
How to improve patient safety in Oregon
No one likes to think about doctors making mistakes, but unfortunately it still happens in Oregon and around the country. Whether they are overworked, understaffed, or are not paying enough attention, medical negligence can cost people their lives. There are a few...
Female heart attack patients are often misdiagnosed
Women in Oregon and around the country may be more at risk for heart disease than men. Every year, more women in the United States die from heart disease than men, and heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women. Now, researchers are looking into...