New Mexico residents should be aware that Parkinson's disease, with its more than 40 symptoms, can be hard to diagnose. There is, in fact, no single test for it. The condition affects more than 10 million people throughout the world. The research and support charity...
New Mexico residents who have been affected by a diagnosis of Alzheimer's in their family may be interested in information about a similar medical condition that is sometimes confused with Alzheimer's. Frontotemporal lobar degeneration is a type of dementia that is...
Many New Mexico patients may have heard how it is extremely important to get a second opinion. However, thosewho are diagnosed with an illness may feel confused about their diagnosis and may want to begin treatment immediately. While prompt treatment can save a...
Researchers have determined that medical errors, which fall under the medical malpractice umbrella, have become the third leading cause of death in the United States. These errors cause the death of over 250,000 patients each year, a number that exceeds that of...
After a person is killed in New Mexico, the deceased person's surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit against a party that was responsible for the death. To prove that another party is liable for a person's death, family members must be able to show...
New Mexico residents familiar with the murder trial of O.J. Simpson might wonder why the celebrity was found liable in a civil trial after being deemed not guilty in the criminal case. The standard of proof is typically lower in a civil case, which can allow an...
New Mexico health care providers may work extensively to ensure the wellness of their patients, but there is always the risk of a medical error occurring. While errors may not be intentional, there are some actions that can be taken to minimize the risk of a patient...
Doctors in New Mexico often have trouble diagnosing inguinal hernias in patients when they do not have a visible bulge. Even when imaging techniques are used on patients with hernia symptoms, inguinal hernias are often misdiagnosed. At the latest annual meeting of the...
New Mexico hospital patients can be seriously injured when they do not receive an accurate diagnosis for the condition that they have. In fact, problems with diagnoses are the most common reason patients file medical malpractice claims, according to a recent study by...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released information that some New Mexico residents may find useful. According to the CDC, cerebral palsy is a disease caused by abnormal development or damage to the brain. It affects muscle control and the majority...
