Prenatal Tests Often Result in False Positives, NYT Reports
A New York Times investigation finds that most prenatal microdeletion tests meant to look for genetic disorders in unborn children result in a false positive and potential misdiagnosis.
Tag Archives: Misdiagnosis
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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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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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Overdiagnosis For ADHD is a Frequent Problem Among Children With Mild Symptoms: Study
A new study finds that some children with mild cases of ADHD are being overdiagnosed, which could result in treatments which cause more harm than good.
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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…
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High Blood Pressure Often Mistaken For Menopause, Leading To Misdiagnosis: Study
A new position paper warns doctors need to more carefully check women for hypertension, which is often mistaken for menopause in middle-aged women.
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Vaping Lung Injury Diagnosis May Be Aided By Identification of CT Scan Patterns: Study
A new study reveals a distinctive pattern for vaping lung disease in CT scans which could help diagnose the condition earlier and prevent misdiagnosis.
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Lung Injury from Vaping May Be Misdiagnosed Due To Similarities To Pneumonia: Case Report
A case study warns that vaping lung injury symptoms can closely resemble symptoms of pneumonia, resulting in misdiagnosis.
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Diagnostic Errors May Be Avoided By Utilizing Health Information Technology: Report
New guidelines by a healthcare safety group describes how to use IT solutions to help avoid medical misdiagnosis and diagnostic errors.
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Delayed Diagnosis Of Joint Replacement Infections Often Lead To Medical Malpractice Claims: Study
A new study finds that delays in treating joint surgery infections are often a significant driver of litigation.