The symptoms for the flu and flesh-eating bacteria are similar
Some people in Iowa might have heard of flesh-eating bacteria, but they may not be aware that the symptoms indicating its presence could be confused with the flu. This happened to an Arizona woman who visited her doctor complaining of pain under her arm and flu-like symptoms. However, her husband says that within two days […]
What happens when a medical error occurs
When Iowa patients are being treated by a doctor, they probably do not expect a harmful error to occur. However, in some cases, doctors and other medical professionals do make mistakes, and some of those may constitute medical malpractice. Medical professionals should keep patients informed about any errors. While a doctor may fear that this […]
Understanding Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
When you have a baby, you want him or her to be healthy. Even if the pregnancy goes well, you’re probably aware that delivery can impact your child’s health. Some children end up with a condition called hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. Basically speaking, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the […]
When to report accidents to the insurance company
When someone in Iowa is involved in a car accident, reporting it to their insurance company may not be something they look forward to. Insurance rates sometimes go up after an accident, but reporting accidents is advised except in a few rare cases. One circumstance that might allow for not reporting an accident is if […]
MRI-guided robot may provide more accurate biopsies
Due to limited technology and the possibility of human error, biopsies for breast cancer are not always accurate. They are also known for being time consuming. This is a problem since the American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations claims that cancer surgeons perform more than 1.7 million breast biopsies every year throughout Iowa and the […]
5 tips for preventing teens from texting and driving
Distractions are a way of life, but that doesn’t mean that they’re always appropriate. If you are a parent of a teen, you probably already worry enough without the added issue of smartphones. You know that your child could be distracted for just a moment and end up in a serious crash. Even if your […]
How teens can stay safe while riding a motorcycle
While teenagers in Iowa and around the country may be allowed to ride a motorcycle, the choice to do so doesn’t come without risk. The fatality rate while riding a motorcycle is 35 times greater than driving in an automobile. Furthermore, teen riders have 5.7 times more collision claims than riders between the ages of […]
Clinicians over diagnose patients with acute optic neuritis
Ophthalmologists and optometrists in Iowa have little trouble recognizing cataracts and glaucoma in patients, but other eye disorders present them with diagnostic challenges. A study of acute optic neuritis by university researchers found that eye care professionals over diagnosed people with the condition at high rates. Among the 122 patients within the study, 73 of […]
Certain risk factors can contribute to birth-related injuries
People in Iowa who are expecting a child may wish to be aware of the chances of injury to babies caused by mechanical forces, including traction and compression. While such injuries are relatively rare, happening t only 6-8 infants for every 1,000 live births, injuries do still happen and can result in significant health issues […]
Which is more dangerous: Driving on pot or driving while texting?
Scientists have not studied the effects of driving while high on marijuana as extensively as they have studied the effects of driving while intoxicated. However, when it comes to public opinion, a recent survey indicated that adults believe driving while on pot is less dangerous than texting while driving. Most adults also believe that texting […]