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• Gabapentin Side Effects May Mimic Heart Failure Symptoms: Study

  December 9, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that doctors often misdiagnose side effects of Neurontin and Lyrica for heart failure, resulting in a "prescribing cascade" of harsh, unnecessary treatment.

• Dupixent Cancer Risks Outlined in User Stories, as Evidence Mounts of T-Cell Lymphoma Link

  October 8, 2025

  Russell Maas

  Dupixent users are coming forward with accounts of devastating cancer diagnoses, saying the popular eczema drug masked early warning signs of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. As the FDA investigates and the first lawsuit is filed, researchers warn Dupixent may unmask or accelerate hidden cancers, raising urgent questions about its long-term safety.

• Florida Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Bill May Remove Limits on Wrongful Death Claims

  May 7, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Both Houses of the Florida legislature have now approved a bill that would repeal a 1990 law preventing family members from pursuing non-economic damages in medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuits.

• Rise in Murine Typhus Cases May Increase Risk of Misdiagnosis: CDC

  April 4, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Government officials are warning healthcare professionals to be aware of the rise of murine typhus, a flea-born disease which was once virtually eradicated in the U.S.

• American Law Institute Sets New Standards for Medical Malpractice, Less Focused on Customary Practices

  March 3, 2025

  Michael Adams

  U.S. courts are being urged to shift the focus of proper medical care toward a more patient-centric approach, rather than looking at past general practices.

• FDA Proposes New Guidance To Address Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies Due to Skin Tone

  January 9, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Federal regulators have put forward new draft guidelines for ensuring the accuracy of pulse oximeters, which can perform poorly on darker skin tones, resulting in patients not receiving life-saving care.

• Study Finds High Overdiagnosis Rates for Thyroid Cancer Worldwide

  October 31, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers warn that thyroid cancer has been overdiagnosed worldwide for decades, resulting in unnecessary treatments for many patients.

• Silicosis From Quartz Countertops Poses Devastating Risks for Workers Cutting Engineered Stone

  October 24, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  U.K. researchers have identified eight cases of silicosis linked to working with engineered stone and quartz countertops, suggesting the disease is often misdiagnosed and much more prevalent than previously believed among certain workers.

• Female Patients More Likely To Die From Surgical Complications After High-Risk Procedures: Study

  October 23, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers indicate that women face a higher risk of dying from surgical complications following complex procedures, despite the rate of complications being about the same for men and women.

• Hospitals Frequently Misdiagnosis Pneumonia, Leading to Antibiotic Risks: Study

  April 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that elderly patients and those with dementia and Alzheimer's face a higher risk of receiving a pneumonia misdiagnosis and being prescribed unnecessary antibiotics.