New research confirms that Endovascular Therapy (ET) is a new and improved way to treat stroke victims.
Viable claims for delays in diagnosing lung cancer are rare, because often when symptoms are present that would allow for the diagnosis to be made, the cancer has already metastasized to other parts of the body. Typically, claims can be made when imaging is done for some other reason, the cancer is incidentally found early when treatment can be successful, but a provider fails to follow up on the finding.
A new analysis of data shows that, generally speaking, surgeons get better with experience. It is good practice for a patient to ask about a surgeon’s experience performing the proposed procedure, but under Washington law, surgeons have no duty to disclose the information to you in order to properly inform you of the risks of the surgery.
The FDA is considering a proposal that would allow drug makers and sellers to rebut FDA warnings in sales pitches to customers.
Virtual, remote medicine is becoming a reality. For years, offsite radiologist have been able to read and interpret radiology films remotely. Now health care institutions in the Pacific Northwest are offering clinic-like services via remote health care provider, among other services.
Valley General Hospital in Monroe is the latest smaller hospital to be taken over in the Puget Sound area. EvergreenHealth will now operate the newly titled "Evergreen Health Monroe" facility.
Clostridium Difficile (C-diff) Infections are on the rise in the United States, complicating the health of many and unfortunately killing thousands in health care facilities since 2011.
Surgical equipment is sometimes "left behind" inside a patient after a surgery. These objects are often difficult to find and diagnose, and can sometimes cause catastrophic harm.
