FDA to Hold Advisory Committee Hearing on Problems with Pulse Oximeters
The FDA will convene an advisory committee hearing later this year to discuss inaccuracies in pulse oximeters when used on patients with darker skin.
Tag Archives: Failure to Diagnose
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Poorly Designed Pulse Oximeters Endangered Black and Latino Patients During Pandemic, Study Finds
Pulse oximeters do not work as well on people of color, resulting in some black and hispanic patients receiving delayed treatment for COVID-19, according to the findings of a new…
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Improper Use of Imaging Software for Intracranial Large Vessel Occlusion Could Result In Patient Deaths, FDA Warns
The FDA is warning doctors not to use some imaging software as a sole means to diagnose potential strokes, saying it was never designed for that purpose and could lead…
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Almost 7% of Minors in the U.S. Have Suffered A Head Injury or Concussion
A new CDC report reveals about 7% of U.S. youths have suffered some form of concussion or head trauma, but only a little more than half of those cases have…
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Majority of Medical Specialists Have Been Involved in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits, Report Finds
Most medical specialists say they have faced a medical malpractice lawsuit at least once in their careers, according to a new survey, which found that 98% of patients received some…
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Appendectomy Malpractice Lawsuit Alleges Negligence Caused Child’s Death
Children's Hospital in Alabama faces a wrongful death lawsuit over the failure to diagnose postsurgical complications which led to the death of a seven-year-old girl.
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Study Links Childhood Brain Injury and ADHD Risk Years Later
A new study finds a link between traumatic brain injury rates among children and ADHD.
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Most Dementia Cases Among U.S. Elderly Often Go Undiagnosed, Unreported: Study
Only 1-in-10 dementia cases among the elderly are properly diagnosed, according to the findings of a new study.
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Failure To Diagnose Spinal Problems Common, Often Lead To Permanent Injuries: Study
A new study warns that doctors often fail to diagnose a crippling spinal condition in young people which can lead to permanent injuries.
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FDA Urges Public To Recognize Signs, Symptoms, Of Traumatic Brain Injury
The FDA is encouraging the public and medical community to become more aware of the signs of traumatic brain injuries, as some types of head trauma have appeared to increase…