A study conducted in Europe says that patients may be able to trust the results of genetic breast cancer tests when they conflict with traditional tests. This report could be good news for those who have early stage breast cancer and want to avoid chemotherapy without...
Why sepsis is difficult to diagnose
Some New Mexico residents may have a disease that they and their doctors cannot pinpoint, and it has affected people around the country. In New York, a 12-year-old boy fell in gym class and cut his arm. Hours later, he started to vomit and complained of leg pain in...
Understanding rare medical conditions
New Mexico residents should know that rare diseases affect as many as 30 million people in the United States and are commonly misdiagnosed by doctors. Rare diseases, which number over 6,000, are classified as any kind of disease the affects a small portion of a...
Dealing with the likelihood of errors in medical care
People in New Mexico expect their health care providers to deliver the best care possible. However, many factors could interfere with that goal. According to a recent study, medical errors may be one of the leading causes of death in the country. Researchers from...
Misdiagnoses related to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
New Mexico residents may be interested in reading about a condition known as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder that affects the way the body develops and makes collagen. About one in 500 to 1,000 individuals may have the condition, according...
Cancer patients and medication management risks
New Mexico patients have options when it comes to cancer treatment. Many patients cease to be compliant with their prescription medication instructions, skipping doses or taking the wrong amount. This is often caused by the significant number of medications prescribed...
Pharmacy software has detected millions of drug errors
Medication errors are among the most common medical mistakes made in New Mexico and around the country each year. However, a software program is helping pharmacists identify millions of drug errors before they happen. DoseEdge Pharmacy Workflow Managerintegrates with...
Study may help cancer patients in New Mexico
A team of researchers led by a doctor from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center say that they may have found a way to determine mesothelioma from lung cancer. Researchers say that those who don't have a protein called BAP1 are more likely to have a malignant from of...
Patients may be misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s
New Mexico patients may be interested to learn that, based on two studies, about 20 percent of Alzheimer's patients may be misdiagnosed, causing undue stress for those who may not actually be suffering from Alzheimer's. Getting a correct diagnosis is incredibly...
Medical errors and EMR technology
For surgical patients in New Mexico and around the country, the late afternoon often presents the greatest risk of medical error. Many physicians and other care workers exchange shifts at the end of the traditional workday, leading to plenty of opportunity for...
