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…
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.
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.
A new study warns that doctors often fail to diagnose a crippling spinal condition in young people which can lead to permanent injuries.
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.
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…
A new position paper warns doctors need to more carefully check women for hypertension, which is often mistaken for menopause in middle-aged women.
A new study reveals a distinctive pattern for vaping lung disease in CT scans which could help diagnose the condition earlier and prevent misdiagnosis.
A case study warns that vaping lung injury symptoms can closely resemble symptoms of pneumonia, resulting in misdiagnosis.
New guidelines by a healthcare safety group describes how to use IT solutions to help avoid medical misdiagnosis and diagnostic errors.