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When we go to the doctor, we expect the highest level of care using the most advanced equipment available. But when there are errors in the use of machines or the reading of the results of examinations, serious problems can arise. Sometimes, if a radiologist makes a...
A typical medical malpractice lawsuit involves a doctor who makes a mistake. A classic example might be a doctor who amputates the wrong leg on a patient. But in many medical malpractice cases, the problem isn't what the doctor did, but what the doctor didn't do. Some...
Cancers are some of the most commonly misdiagnosed diseases. They also happen to be some of the most life-threatening, leaving individuals facing a high risk if they do not receive the proper diagnosis right away. That is why it is so important to obtain a second...
Many Oregonians may be unfamiliar with the term, “differential diagnosis,” but practically anyone who has gone to a doctor for a new ailment has been subjected to this medical process. The differential diagnosis method allows a doctor to work through a patient’s...
Going to the doctor can be an unpleasant experience. Between the stress, waiting to be seen and worrying about how much it will cost, the last thing you'd want is to worry about the quality of care you receive. Unfortunately, thousands of people experience...
Birth injuries are relatively uncommon. Furthermore, you or your infant would likely recover from most minor issues in a matter of weeks or months. However, birth is still by no means a safe process. Any birth injury you or your infant may sustain could be the...
Preeclampsia is one of the most mysterious and dangerous medical conditions a pregnant woman can experience. Preeclampsia is a condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, sometimes with fluid retention and proteinuria, by the strictest definition....
The list of presumptive diseases linked to Agent Orange exposure may soon contain additions if researchers have their way. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits for Vietnam veterans are the focus of adding diseases such as hypertension to the list. About Agent...
Congenital heart defects are a common birth defect for babies born in Oregon and across the United States. Typically, severe defects are diagnosed during pregnancy or shortly after a baby is born. However, less severe defects may not be diagnosed until a child is...
Oregon residents who suffer from diabetes or are at risk of getting the disease may be interested to know about a study conducted on diabetic kidney disease. The results indicate that there are certain biological pathways involved in diabetic kidney disease that may...