When medical professionals in Illinois make mistakes, consequences for patients can last a lifetime. An examination of the high monetary settlements achieved in some malpractice cases reveals how badly things can go wrong in medical settings. A family settled for $30...
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Month: October 2017
Study looks at common medication errors
People in Illinois who are prescribed opioids might be more vulnerable to medication-related errors. According to a study by the insurer Coverys, almost one-quarter of medication liability claims involved opioids. Among overall liability claims, medication errors were...
Pushing the FMCSA for sleep apnea screening rules
Obstructive sleep apnea leads to poor sleep during the night and drowsiness during the day, which makes it a particularly dangerous condition for truck drivers. Accidents in Illinois and throughout the U.S. can be attributed to undiagnosed OSA. In 2016, the Federal...
Men can be diagnosed with breast cancer
Many Illinois residents likely believe that breast cancer only affects women. However, this is not the case. Although it is extremely rare, men can develop breast cancer. Those who are most at risk for male breast cancer are between the ages of 60 and 70 and who have...
Maximizing time with a physician
People in Illinois who have medical concerns should make sure that their appointments with their physicians are long enough to have their medical concerns addressed. According to health care professionals at Saint Vincent's Healthcare and Billings Clinic, there are...