A recent study underscores the danger to pediatric patients from a missed diagnosis. Accurate and timely diagnosis is a priority in any area of healthcare.  For the youngest patients, a missed or inaccurate diagnosis can lead to worsening symptoms, needless complications, lengthened treatment or hospitalization—and the possibility of an outcome of disability or death.  While … Continued

Electronic medical records (EMRs) could be a hazard to your health. In 2009, then-President Bush mandated the use of electronic medical records through the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH).  The aim was to incentivize the healthcare industry to digitize medical records within a decade.  The goals of adoption of EMRs … Continued

Research points to eight relatively simple habits that could add decades to your life depending on when you adopt them. As the saying goes “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”  With the expense and error associated with some medical care—incorporating healthy habits may increase your lifespan—and your quality of life. New research gleaned … Continued

Recent research underscores the use of a drug that helps the blood clot in women who suffer post-partum hemorrhage. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic drug, that is, a drug that helps blood clot during episodes of bleeding.  During and after childbirth, episodes of bleeding called post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) can occur which are dangerous—and sometimes … Continued

The debate continues about how to reduce the dangers of preterm birth.  A new study suggests an injection of magnesium sulfate to mothers at risk of preterm birth may help reduce risk of cerebral palsy. Does it work? A birth prior to 37 weeks is considered “preterm.” Along with maternal and child morbidity, the US … Continued