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Stroke misdiagnosis common for younger patients

A stroke is not something most New York residents think about when they are in their 30s or 40s. While it is true the chance of a stroke happening to a younger person is only about 1 in 1000, strokes may end up being even more dangerous to a younger person due to a misdiagnosis.

Worker Injured While Dodging Crane on Construction Site With History of Problems

A construction worker recently sustained an injury on a construction site as he tried to dodge a crane.  DNA Info reported on the incident, which sent the affected worker to Bellevue Hospital for treatment. The incident was one of many in recent years in which employees have been harmed by problems with cranes on construction […]

Violence on the Job: An Injured Worker’s Rights

Recently, two sanitation workers in Brooklyn were attacked while they were performing their work duties. CBS Local New York reported on the acts of violence that the sanitation workers were subject to. When violence occurs on-the-job, workers could be badly hurt. Violence could be perpetrated by customers or by clients, which is common in certain […]

C-sections an unnecessary surgery for many new mothers

New York parents-to-be may be interested in learning that about 1.3 children are delivered via cesarean section every single year. However, researchers have determined that approximately half of the C-sections that are performed, which can pose additional risks to both the mother and child, are not even necessary. There are several factors that can help determine whether or not a pregnant woman will undergo a C-section to deliver her child.

Poor communication among pharmacists can lead to errors

New York residents who rely on pharmacies to obtain their medications may be interested to learn that in 2016 more than 4.4 billion prescriptions were dispensed. However, research shows that the majority of serious or life-changing pharmaceutical errors occur during shift changes. As such, a study found that the rate of errors could be reduced if communication between pharmacists is improved.

NY Businesses Waiting on Workers’ Comp Reforms

In New York, injured employees who get hurt on-the-job can make workers’ compensation claims for benefits with help from a New York City work injury lawyer. Employers are expected to either buy insurance coverage or to self-insure so benefits are available for injured employees after an accident at work. State law determines what coverage employers […]

New possibility for skin cancer diagnosis

Many New York residents may be interested in the report of a new option doctors have to help with skin cancer diagnosis. Metastatic melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has been difficult to diagnose correctly with current techniques. The new technique promises to make diagnosis easier and prevent either a misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis.

Hazardous Materials Injure Workers at LaGuardia

Recently, three TSA workers at LaGuardia were exposed to hazardous materials while they were on-the-job. Metro US reported on the incident, which caused the affected workers to sustain injury as a result of the exposure. Injuries and illnesses due to toxic exposure will often make a worker very sick and, in some cases, exposure to […]

How technology can help patients get a second opinion

New York patients who are seeking a second opinion on a medical issue might be able to do so virtually, and this could reduce the incidence of misdiagnosis. According to the journal BMJ Quality & Safety, around 12 million American outpatients are misdiagnosed annually. The consequences of a misdiagnosis could include financial loss, treatments that are unnecessary, and a reduced quality of life or poorer outcomes for patients.

What are some of the top causes of bicycle accidents?

As a bicyclist, there are steps you can take to prevent a serious accident. Unfortunately, even if you do everything you can to avoid trouble, there is no guarantee that you will make it to your destination without incident.