A breast cancer diagnosis can be a terrifying prospect, but Oregon women may appreciate the positive strides made during 2016 in connection with this disease. Surgery and chemotherapy are common treatments, but there can be challenges if cancer cells have...
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Artificial intelligence’s future role in diagnoses
Despite the advances that have been made in the field of medicine, misdiagnoses are still a common occurrence. Oregon residents should be aware that artificial intelligence might play a significant role in how patients are diagnosed in the near future. Some of...
Diagnosing Lyme disease can be difficult
Oregon patients who suffer from Lyme disease know all too well that it can be tricky to diagnose. This can lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments, which can cause significant patient harm. Lyme disease is typically diagnosed through a series of blood...
Being aware of childhood cancer
Every day, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer, and each year, 12 percent of the 40,000 children who receive cancer treatment do not survive. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, organizations work to spread important information regarding...
Complexities of diagnosing dementia
Oregon residents know that getting a correct diagnosis when facing a disease that affects the brain's function can mean the difference in getting appropriate treatment. In addition, it might affect the outcome. According to a report issued by Neurology Advisor,...
Medical errors common but largely unreported
When Oregon patients die from medical mistakes, the death certificates usually don't list 'medical error" as the cause of death. In most cases, the physiological cause of death is listed even if a patient died as a direct result of a surgical mistake or a...
Even when you trust your doctor, a second opinion could be wise
Doctors in Oregon sometimes face the difficult task of telling patients bad news. When a patient is diagnosed with a serious illness, however, they may not consider that the doctor could be wrong. Even if someone trusts their doctor, getting a second opinion...
Hormone discovery may hold promise for young PCOS sufferers
Teens in Oregon who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, are at risk of misdiagnosis due to overlap between the syndrome's symptoms and commonplace side effects of puberty. For instance, girls with PCOS may experience irregular menstruation....
Examining biases to reduce rates of misdiagnosis
Researchers have tried to develop a workshop that reduces the possibility of bias regarding diagnostic practices. Medical professionals and patients in Oregon might be worried to learn that the study showed that health care providers will probably keep...
How medical professionals can improve patient outcomes
According to a study published in a peer-reviewed journal, on an annual basis 1 out of 20 patients who go to a hospital are misdiagnosed. This translates to 12 million Americans each year, and it means that misdiagnosis is statistically a bigger problem than...