Medical Malpractice

Blood pressure tests are common during a visit to a doctor. Iowa residents may be surprised to learn that their blood pressure test results are

At some point in everyone’s life, they must put their trust into the hands of medical professionals. Living a healthy lifestyle is the best hope

Immunotherapy is a developing form of cancer treatment, so its effect on patients can be hit-or-miss. Though its side effects are mild compared to those

People in Iowa who undergo gallbladder surgery may also sustain bile duct injuries during the procedure. According to some estimates, 1 percent of laparoscopic cholecystectomies,

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

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

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

There are a number of mistakes that medical professionals in Iowa might make that could be harmful to patients. For example, there could be errors

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

People in Iowa and across the United States are still waiting for HIV diagnoses that are often delayed, according to a report from the U.S.