People in New Mexico can find themselves dealing with a wide range of potential ailments. One problematic condition is rosacea, which causes pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, it's also something that many medical professionals misdiagnose. Here's a closer look at...
Lyme disease and misdiagnoses
Residents of Albuquerque and other parts of New Mexico might want to learn more about how Lyme disease is often mistaken for the flu. Delaying treatment for Lyme disease could lead to severe and debilitating symptoms. It can also be dangerous. According to a professor...
Doctors often ignore or misdiagnose ear cancer cases
Ear cancer is a rare condition, generally beginning as one of the various types of skin cancer in nearby areas such as the ear lobe or other surrounding tissue, However, if left untreated, ear cancer can have serious consequences for New Mexico residents. Early signs...
Signs to look for when it comes to moles vs. skin cancer
One of the most important things about cancer is that the earlier you catch it, the better your diagnosis. Early detection can help doctors aggressively treat cancer so that you have a better chance of survival. One thing about skin cancer is that it’s very confusing...
Failure to diagnose and medical malpractice
Medical malpractice in New Mexico takes a variety of forms. One type that is unfortunately quite common is a failure to diagnose in a proper or timely manner a particular illness, disease or condition. A failure to diagnose properly can have serious and sometimes...
Are signs of cataracts easy to miss?
Like gray hair and wrinkles, cataracts are a part of aging. Cataracts are a build-up of broken-down protein on the lens of the eye that can lead to difficulty seeing and blindness. By 80 years old, about half of New Mexico residents will have had cataract surgery or...
The failure to diagnose multiple sclerosis
A correct diagnosis of multiple sclerosis depends on an ideal analysis of a patient's radiologic studies and clinical records. However, a failure to diagnose it is a common problem. What makes it difficult for doctors across New Mexico to diagnose MS is because the...
Can a doctor fail to diagnose preeclampsia?
While modern medicine has made pregnancy easier for women in New Mexico and around the country, it still comes with its share of complications. Every year, thousands of women suffer from a complication known as preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is typically not hard to...
Pneumonia symptoms could conceal a more dangerous condition
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in New Mexico and around the country, but data from the American Lung Association reveals that only about 16% of the people who suffer from the disease receive a timely diagnosis. Doctors struggle to diagnose lung...
Medical malpractice due to skin color in New Mexico
Racial inequality is well-documented in the medical field. Therefore, residents of New Mexico, especially those with darker skin, should be aware of the potential for a misdiagnosis of dermatology-related medical issues. Potential reasons that Black patients are...