For years, mini-stroke symptoms have been considered "transient" or "temporary" by the medical establishment, but a study suggests the condition may cause long-term health problems for patients in New Mexico and worldwide. The study, funded by the National Institute...
Many New Mexico residents suffer from urinary tract infections every year. In some cases, bladder problems could be a sign of something more chronic. Pelvic pain and frequent urination may be a sign of "painful bladder syndrome," also known as interstitial cystitis....
New Mexican surgery patients may not always know if something goes wrong in surgery. A survey of more than 60 surgeons working for Veterans Affairs centers revealed that only 55 percent of surgeons reported that they had issued an apology for a preventable surgical...
Surgical residents training in New Mexico need to limit their duty hours based on regulations handed down by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education. Although educators designed these caps on working hours to reduce fatigue and medical errors, one 2012...
New Mexico residents might be aware that medical mishaps are an unfortunate reality, but they may be shocked to learn about some particularly disturbing recent examples of medical malpractice. The prospect of undergoing some sort of surgical procedure without the...
New Mexico residents might not be surprised that the percentage of Americans who are obese is predicted to increase from 33 to 50 percent by 2030. With that, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is an increasing concern associated with obesity and diabetes. A progression...
Some of the most debilitating illnesses that affect New Mexico patients are also some of the most frequently misdiagnosed. Lyme disease, Celiac disease, and endometriosis all present with symptoms that are shared by other common illnesses. Patients who are not...
Medication errors can cause serious problems to New Mexico residents, and not all errors are the result of a mistake by a medical professional. Often, people make dangerous errors in taking their own medication. However, there are also steps they can take to prevent...
Although osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis can cause pain in small joints, they are different conditions that some physicians misdiagnose. New Mexico patients with arthritis might feel more confident about the treatment they receive if they understand what makes...
Surgeons in New Mexico hospitals go through years of residency training in which their skills are constantly assessed. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have completed a small study meant to refine testing systems. After evaluating two...
