A recent report by The Atlantic has uncovered a shocking revelation in the medical world – doctors misdiagnose many of their patients on purpose. At the center of the story is a Michigan doctor who hundreds of people are claiming falsely diagnosed them with epilepsy…. Read More
Prescription Errors: Where Can They Happen?
Medical malpractice can take place due to many different reasons, from the doctor and hospital staff failing to act or acting negligently. When a healthcare provider fails to provide the patient with the degree of care that any competent provider would, they may be held… Read More
Preventable Medical Mistakes Harm 1 in 10 People
These days it seems there is always a story in the news about a patient dying due to medical negligence or error. Unfortunately, a new report estimates that 1 in 10 patients are harmed when receiving medical care at some point in their lifetime. This… Read More
Nursing Home Abuse: Is it Common?
Sadly, nursing home abuse continues to be a problem right here in the United States. The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that more than two million Americans over the age of 65 have been neglected, mistreated, or abused by a caregiver. By these numbers,… Read More
How to Safely Share the Road with 18-Wheelers
If you’ve traveled any of Texas’ busy highways as of late, you’ve probably noticed an increase in the number of semi-trucks and big rigs on the roads. There are many reasons for this, but the fact of the matter is that it is important to… Read More
Big Pharma Continues to Prey on Consumers
It is no secret the United States is in the middle of an opioid epidemic. From 1999 to 2017, we have lost more than 700,000 people to a drug overdose. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 68 percent of the 70,000 drug… Read More
Hospitals in Pursuit of Increased Revenue Pay Doctors Large Kickbacks
The main goal of a hospital should be to provide health services and care for their patients to have their medical emergencies taken care of effectively. However, there are some hospitals throughout the country that seem fixated on increasing their revenue over providing quality care… Read More
These Medical Mistakes Led the Pack in 2018
More than 250,000 people die every year in the U.S. from medical errors Medical errors continue to be a problem in the United States. This not only includes doctor errors, but surgical mistakes, wrong dosage, and prescription errors as well. Anytime you go to the hospital… Read More
How to Spot a Drunk Driver on the Road
One fourth (23.4%) of all drunk drivers are between the ages of 21 and 25 Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have changed the way in which we think about transportation, often providing a safe option in a time of need. Although these rideshare services… Read More
Fake Quality-Control Data Raises Concerns About Safety of Drugs
Low-cost generic drugs account for 90 percent of drug supply There is no denying that Americans need generic drugs, but a new report suggests there may be a serious lack of quality control when it comes to the manufacturing of these drugs. The beginning of… Read More