The failure of mental health practitioners to get a second opinion from a psychiatric specialist or clinic often leads to overdiagnosis, according to a new study performed at John Hopkins University. The study included more than 75 cases that had been referred to the...
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Month: April 2019
Car manufacturer aims to stop drunk drivers
One automaker is emphasizing an unusual selling point for its future autonomous technology: the ability to stop drunk drivers. Despite widespread public awareness campaigns and intensified law enforcement activity against driving under the influence, drunk driving...
Study finds many MS patients misdiagnosed
A significant portion of new multiple sclerosis patients in Illinois and elsewhere could have been misdiagnosed, according to a recent study. The study was published in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Multiple...
When is the failure to diagnose preeclampsia medical malpractice?
Pregnancy should be one of the most joyful times of your life. But pregnancy can bring much uncertainty and worry in the form of medical issues and complications. By speaking to your medical provider about the symptoms you are experiencing and the concerns that you...
NSC survey shows driver distraction puts first responders at risk
The National Safety Council and the Emergency Responder Safety Institute conducted a survey to find out just how much of a danger distracted driving can be to first responders. In the first four months of 2019 alone, 16 first responders have been struck and killed by...
CVSA 72-hour roadcheck scheduled for June
From June 4 to 6, 2019, inspectors with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will be stopping CMV drivers in Illinois and across the U.S. as part of the International Roadcheck. This annual inspection spree will consist mostly of Level I inspections, which are the...