07
May2018
Why I got a second opinion even though the first was good news
Relief. We could finally breath, sleep, and eat.
After about 1 month of tests, doctor visits, blood draws, x-rays, surgery, and a lot of waiting, we received the call that we had been waiting for. “It is negative. ... Read More
17
Jan2017
January is Birth Defects Month—and Here’s Why
Birth defects are the leading cause of newborn death in the United States
One in 33 babies born in the United States has a birth defect. Birth defects are responsible for one in five infant deaths in the U.S. As we kick off a new ... Read More
18
Nov2016
Doing Research with “Dr. Google”
You have probably seen the coffee mug floating around the Internet that reads: “Please Do Not Confuse Your Google Search with my Medical Degree.” Although many individuals may chuckle and not give the mug another thought, others find it quite bothersome.
Many doctors, unfortunately, carry this attitude ... Read More
28
Oct2015
Reducing diagnostic errors is critical to patient care
A September 2015 report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), commissioned by the U.S. government, reveals the importance of accurate and timely diagnosis. IOM’s “Improving Diagnosis in Health Care” report spotlighted an issue that medical malpractice attorneys and many victims of malpractice ... Read More