A recent study suggests that a new high-sensitivity test for heart attacks will allow for results in only one hour.
Approximately 700,000 – 1,000,000 patients fall in hospitals in the United States each year.
Researchers are working on a simple blood test, requiring no more than a drop of blood, which could lead to a quick diagnosis of stroke.
Patient deaths and injuries can be reduced by using standardized communication systems when patients are handed off from one provider to another.
A recent study found that failing to take an accurate patient history, failing to properly examine the patient, and failing to order proper tests were the main reasons why patients presenting to the ER with abdominal pain were misdiagnosed.
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, but often times the victims of these errors never learn the full story.
A recent study found that a cheap and simple blood test can indicate whether a patient has sustained a concussion.
A recent report from the Institute of Medicine (part of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine) highlights the seriousness of missed or delayed diagnosis.
Poorer outcomes occur in surgeries performed on the weekend and holidays. A recent study hopes to remedy this situation.
In sobering news, a recent report indicates that each of us will likely experience one diagnostic error.