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6/26/2006 7:52:00 AM | Widow blames doctors after husband dies of blood illness 
=(0) A woman in Scotland plans to sue her local doctors for misdiagnosing her late husband's blood infection. George Whitecross was initially diagnosed with gastroenteritis, but eventually died in hospital of an overwhelming blood infection (septicemia). His widow claims the doctors making the initial diagnosis overlooked the fact that he had had h...
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6/14/2006 4:07:00 PM | Trial of lawsuit alleging misdiagnosis of 66-year-old woman starts =(0) A trial is underway in Mississippi over the alleged misdiagnosis of cancer. A 66 year old woman was mistakenly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and died in a hospice of an overdose of pain medication. However an autopsy subsequently revealed she did not have cancer. Plaintiffs allege the defendants, including the hospice, are responsibl...
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5/29/2006 10:32:00 PM | 'A Little Sting' Can Become a Debilitating Injury =(0) This relates a personal experience of nerve injury to the arm caused by routine drawing of blood for testing. After more than a year of pain and disability in the arm, the author finally found a doctor who was familiar with the risk and surgery was performed. Some disability remains, and the author cautions that if you suspect a blood dra...
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5/25/2006 11:56:00 PM | Heart Arrhythmia Often Diagnosed As Panic Attacks =(0) Symptoms of a too-rapid heartbeat can mimic those of panic attacks, according to doctors. It is important to get the correct diagnosis because the heart disorder is treatable with a procedure that corrects the electrical problem in the heart, which can cause dizzyness and fainting, chest pain and other symptoms, and seriously affect the patient's l...
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5/24/2006 7:02:00 PM | Doctors missed breast cancer on mammograms, suit claims =(0) The widower of an Illinois woman who died last year of breast cancer is suing her physicians and the radiology group for failure to diagnose the cancer in two previous mammograms. By the time the cancer was found, it had spread. Steve A. King is asking for over $750,000 in damages for loss of his wife and for medical costs and pain and sufferi...
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5/18/2006 10:05:00 AM | Family pursues suit over faulty cancer test =(0) The family of a Newfoundland woman is proceeding with her lawsuit against a regional health authority of that Province, even after her death of breast cancer. The claim is that an inaccurate lab test led to her not receiving appropriate treatment for her type of cancer. Eastern Health, the defendant, denies negligence. ......
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4/20/2006 8:04:00 PM | Canadian Woman Sues NCL for Death of Husband on 2005 Cruise =(0) A Canadian woman is suing Norwegian Cruise Lines over the death of her husband during a cruise in April 2005. She claims his abdominal illness was wrongly diagnosed and that his evacuation to a medical facility in Mexico was delayed. Furthermore the treatment he received there was inadequate. He ultimately bled to death from an esophageal...
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4/4/2006 8:57:00 AM | Licensed to Kill: Some Doctors are Real Naturals =(0) This article serves as a warning about naturopathic "medecine". It emphasizes that just because something is "natural" does not mean it is good for you and describes some of the attempted cures that ended up killing the patients. Some naturopaths give common sense advice but others distort science and use methods that are harmful. Advice is offered...
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4/4/2006 7:36:00 AM | Teenagers and young adults more likely to survive cancer in ... =(0) Young adults living in Australia, or other countries with nationalized health care, are more likely to survive cancer than those in the US. The study concludes that inadequate health insurance for the young in the US leads to delays in diagnosis, which leads to the higher death rate. But speed of diagnosis is only one factor in survival; quality of...
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4/3/2006 8:09:00 AM | Parkinson's often misdiagnosed =(0) The American Academy of Neurology has issued recommendations to doctors concerning the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease. The Academy is concerned about a high rate of misdiagnosis, with doctors both missing the disease and diagnosing it falsely. It is important to consult a specialist in neurology, as primary care physicians...
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3/30/2006 2:26:00 PM | Hidden dangers of failure to diagnose ADHD correctly - =(0) Incorrect diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) are likely to lead to adverse drug reactions in those improperly diagnosed with the condition, and to other problems in those left undiagnosed. Giving ADHD drugs to those children whose behavior is suspect but do not actually have the disease can lead to heart problems and halluc...
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3/17/2006 3:00:00 AM | Settlement in works in Ritter suit =(0) A tentative settlement has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit by the family of actor John Ritter, against the Burbank California medical center where Ritter died. The suit alleges that misdiagnosis led to inappropriate medical procedures and lack of proper treatment, and that Ritter's life could have been saved had the diagnosis been more p...
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3/16/2006 4:28:00 AM | Sherman to appeal verdict =(0) Originally diagnosed as colic, it was a congenital heart defect that ultimately led to baby Uriel Delavega's death in 1997. The baby, brought to Sherman Hospital by his mother, was misdiagnosed by the emergency room doctor and died in another hospital the following day. A jury awarded Uriel's parents $2.5 million. The Sherman Hospital plans to app...
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3/8/2006 6:12:00 AM | Mammography Continues to be Threatened =(0) A vicious circle: Radiologists who fear being sued for failure to diagnose breast cancer on mammograms are reluctant to read them, which leads to a shortage of mammogram facilities, which leads to - a failure to diagnose breast cancer. Blame for this is passed around while reform legislation is pending....
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