When drivers in Illinois take to the roadways, one of the most frightening thoughts that come to mind could be the potential of a collision with an 18-wheeler or semitruck. Due to the size, weight and mass of these vehicles, a crash involving a large truck poses a...
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Month: June 2018
Making third-party negligence claims after a work injury
If you have been injured in the workplace and need to take unpaid leave from work in order to recover or have had to pay medical bills as a result, you have the right to file a claim for workers' compensation. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that intends...
How women are often misdiagnosed
Some women in Illinois might struggle to get a medical diagnosis compared to men. Women have a 50 percent higher chance of not being diagnosed with heart disease, and this is true even after a heart attack. They are more likely to die in the hospital after a heart...
Pancreatic cancer treatment offers hope to early-stage patients
Early-stage pancreatic cancer patients in Illinois and worldwide could live longer with the help of a four-drug chemotherapy combo, according to a new study. The combo could become the new standard of care for patients who qualify for surgery. For the study, which was...
Telehealth shows big potential to reduce medical mistakes
Health care providers in Illinois, especially at emergency rooms, continually face challenges when collecting information from patients about their medications and medical conditions. Ideally, emergency departments have a pharmacist who can interview incoming patients...