A new device developed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley could prove to be an important, inexpensive tool to help doctors and first responders diagnose serious traumatic brain injuries. Researchers at UC Berkeley reported the development of their…
Month: October 2015
Military/Veteran medical malpractice claims are an uphill battle
Some of the highest courts in the land – the United States Supreme Court among them – will soon be hearing cases involving the niche area of military malpractice claims. Military physicians usually enjoy “sovereign immunity” (essentially making them immune…
Failure to diagnose cancer often caused by delayed testing
Some types of cancer are very aggressive and spread quickly. With these types of cancer, if a physician fails to diagnose the cancer at the first symptoms, there may be fewer treatment options and a poor prognosis. Ovarian cancer is…
Do not be a victim of misdiagnosed heart failure
Many people claim to know that they would recognize the symptoms of a heart attack if they or a loved one is afflicted. However, even medical professionals fail to diagnose heart disease with their own patients, causing or allowing harm…
Complications at Birth: Birth Injuries and Cerebral Palsy
Around 500,000 children and adults in the United States have cerebral palsy, and about two children in every 1,000 births will be born with the condition. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that covers several different conditions, but it generally…
Brigadier General Suspended Over Suspected Military Medical Malpractice
The story of the latest military leader to be removed from command highlights the widespread problems with medical malpractice in the Military Health System. Worldwide, the Military Health System has 361 clinics and 56 hospitals serving 9.6 million beneficiaries. This…