When you arrive at an emergency room, you expect to receive prompt and professional care. If that doesn’t happen, your current and future health is at risk. While most emergency room visits go off without hitch, there are times when mistakes are made. And depending on...
The school year has begun at many colleges and universities in Iowa and across the country. While many classes will be digital due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most American colleges are reopening their campuses to students. If you have a son or daughter in college, that...
As the parent of adult children, the announcement of an upcoming grandchild is often a time for excitement, especially if this will be your first grandchild. While most families get to welcome healthy new babies into their household, a small portion of expectant...
People in Iowa who are concerned about a medical issue will do what they perceive to be the right thing and go to the doctor. A key to the proper treatment of a medical problem is an accurate diagnosis. While it is understandable that certain illnesses and conditions...
Awaiting the birth of a child should be one of the most exciting times of your life. You should be thinking about setting up the baby room, choosing a name, and planning for the future of your family with your new addition. Yet, if you're reading this post,...
A new study says as many as 80,000 people die each year in U.S. hospitals as a result of diagnostic errors. Additionally, misdiagnoses related to the “Big Three” diseases – cancer, infections and vascular disease – account for three out of every four malpractice...
Central Iowa residents should know that not all cases of dementia, or memory loss, are due to Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association itself says that up to 40% of dementia cases are caused by other conditions than Alzheimer's. Unfortunately, the link is such...
Iowa residents may be surprised to learn that in the US, medical malpractice ranks as the third-leading cause of death. Data collected from the years 2009 to 2018 shows that more than 250,000 people die every year because of negligence on the part of medical...
You were riding your bike when you hit a rough patch on the sidewalk. You were thrown from your bicycle and into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Luckily, the driver was able to stop nearly completely before hitting you. The impact was minor, but you did have broken...
Everyone in Central Iowa and across the nation knows that doctors are not perfect. In fact, it has been estimated that around 20 percent of patients are misdiagnosed. For individuals to protect themselves, it is good to be aware of some of the common diseases that...
