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Many surgical complications are caused by medical errors, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Over a third of inpatient surgical patients “have adverse events related to their care, and at least 1 in 5 of these complications is the result of medical errors, the researchers found.” (CNN.com) […]
How to live longer is a question many of us think about as we grow older. We all want to enjoy life for as long as possible, surrounded by friends and family. How to lengthen your life With the exceptions of the COVID years, average life expectancy in the U.S. keeps going up. People born […]
Overlapping surgeries can carry significant risks that can be catastrophic. Overlapping surgeries can be catastrophic In the busy world of hospitals, where doctors work hard to help as many people as possible, there’s a practice known as overlapping surgeries. This is when a surgeon schedules parts of different operations at the same time. Although double-booked […]
Vacation weight gain is something we all try to avoid. Whether it’s because we’re relaxing, indulging in a few drinks, or eating delicious foods, vacations always seem to lead to gaining a few pounds. It might feel difficult or overwhelming to stick to healthy choices while on vacation. However, there are a few easy tricks […]
Are you looking for the best hospitals in South Carolina? Best Hospital in South Carolina: Medical University of South Carolina Every year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates hospitals in every state and gives them a ranking based on their performance with certain procedures and conditions as well as their specialties. Despite evaluating 94 South […]
Taking aspirin daily is a topic that has been discussed for years in the medical community. For years, doctors have prescribed a daily low-dose aspirin to patients who have a higher risk of developing heart disease, to prevent heart attack or stroke. Other patients use aspirin for pain relief or to reduce inflammation. Recent studies […]
The shortage of doctors in the US is an alarming trend. It’s important to understand why this is happening and what it means for us as patients. Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, The American Medical Association’s (AMA) president says the physician shortage is a “public health crisis”. “It’s an urgent crisis, hitting every corner of this […]
Heart disease in young adults is on the rise. This trend should be a call to action to pay more attention to our heart health at an earlier age. You might think heart disease is something only older people have to worry about. It used to be unusual for a person under 40 to experience […]
Stem Cell Therapy is Safe and Effective for Relapsing MS (Multiple Sclerosis), according to recent studies. “Stem cell therapy,” might sound like something out of a science fiction movie. But it’s a real medical treatment that has been researched for years. First, let’s talk about MS. What is MS? In MS, the immune system damages […]
Medical record errors can be dangerous, even deadly! What’s so big about a small mistake in a medical record? It turns out, little errors can lead to huge problems. Why Do You Need to Have Access to Your Medical Records? Why is it so important to have access to your medical records, and to pay […]
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