Roughly one week ago, we examined five medical errors that shaped the standard of care. From advances in trauma response to improvements in prenatal care, the medical landscape has seen a variety of needed changes. Today, we take a look at five more mistakes that revolutionized patient care. 6. Fatal Allergies – Allergies were sometimes overlooked […]
1 in 6 Contract Food-Borne Illnesses Each Year
A new report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that produce accounts for nearly half of all food-borne illness, while poultry comes in as the food source with the most fatal infections. Of the nearly 50 million Americans who contract a food-borne illness, 128,000 people visit the hospital and 3,000 die each […]
10 Medical Errors that Shaped the Standard of Care, Part 1
Much like you and me, doctors aren’t perfect. We love to believe that the people operating on our bodies never make mistakes, but that’s not the case. Although mistakes are made, sometimes they shift the medical landscape and save countless lives down the road. Below we examine five medical mishaps that changed the standard of care for […]
Botox May Help Alleviate Foot Pain
A new study out of Mexico found that Botox injections helped treat foot aliments like plantar fasciitis better than common steroids. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the connective tissues on the bottom of the feet become inflamed. The injury is common for people that put a lot of stress on their feet, like runners or overweight […]
New Basketball Shoe May Limit Ankle Sprains
Ankle injuries are common for athletes, but a New York doctor hopes to prevent future injuries through the development of a new basketball shoe. Tired of seeing athletes come into his office with injured ankles, orthopedic radiologist Dr. Barry Katz decided to create a pair of basketball shoes that would provide better ankle support. Katz […]
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