New Study Finds Eye-Tracking Technology Could Help Diagnose Autism Earlier in Childhood
A new study finds that eye-tracking technology could help diagnose children with autism at an earlier age.
Tag Archives: Failure to Diagnose
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Diagnostic Errors Linked to Nearly 800,000 U.S. Deaths or Permanent Disabilities Each Year: Study
A new study warns that medical diagnostic errors are a leading cause of severe disability and death in the U.S., linked to more than 800,000 cases of death and disability…
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Autism Diagnosis Delays May Be Reduced With Specialized Training for Primary Care Doctors: Study
The findings of a new study reveal that primary care physicians who receive specialized training are accurately able to diagnose autism in children, giving them a better chance of receiving…
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Quidel Triage Cardiac Panel Recall Issued for Blood Tests Used To Identify Heart Attacks, Due to Inaccurate Results
Nearly 8,000 Quidel Triage Cardiac Panel blood tests are being recalled because they may fail to diagnose a patient experiencing a heart attack, putting them at risk of severe heart…
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Advisory Committee Urges FDA to Raise Standards for Pulse Oximeters
The panel recommends the FDA shore up pulse oximeter accuracy requirements and warn doctors of the potential risks when using them on darker skinned patients.
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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.
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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…
