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Epileptic Seizures Can Be Duec to Heart Problem

...have caused the symptoms. "The key message is that misdiagnosis of epilepsy is common and that in many cases the true cause is cardiac," the study's lead author, Dr. Amir Zaidi, of the Manchester Heart Centre in the UK, told Reuters Health. People who are believed to have epilepsy, but whose symptoms are not cont...

Blood transfusion linked to lung ailment

...he full scope of the problem is unclear because of misdiagnosis or underreporting. These conditions are routinely treated with diuretics, or drugs that decrease body fluid by increasing urine production. But diuretics can be dangerous and even deadly for TRALI patients, who need more fluids....

21 Women With Breast Cancer Given All Clear By Radiologist

...rth Manchester General hospitals. The news of this misdiagnosis was first heard of in April and after the findings were confirmed, his employers suspended the radiologist. Overall 2,495 mammograms were reviewed. These dated back to April 2003, when the radiologist first joined the trust. Dr Richard Campbell, medi...

Despite More Studies Researchers Are Still Confound With ADHD

...ch errors might occur. However, research indicates misdiagnosis of mood and behavioral conditions is not uncommon, especially among general practitioners who now see most such cases, specialists report in the American Family Physician, a publication of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Similarly, slee...

Lung Disease More Severe In Women Than Men

..., Dr. Cote said, may be related to underdiagnosis, misdiagnosis and less access to healthcare. While the study findings may appear discouraging for women with COPD, the way in which the patients were assessed can lead to improvements in treatment for all COPD patients, Dr. Cote said. br>"Until recently, doct...

Hospital Issues Apology After Amputation

...dered to undergo amputation of his left leg with a misdiagnosis of gangrene.// Derek Atkinson, 56, from Newton Aycliffe, revealed that he had sought the opinion of a consultant at Bishop Auckland General Hospital. In November 2001, he burnt his toe from a hot water bottle and since the symptoms seemed very much...

Obesity Hinders Medical Diagnostic Tests

...us consequences for the patient, as in the case of misdiagnosis or failure to be able to assign a diagnosis at all. There can also be economic ramifications. Further testing might be required in the event of an inconclusive exam, as well as increased hospitalization time. Obesity also increases stress on the ...

Are Computer-aided Mammogram Reports Reliable?

...In the case of computer deciphered mammograms, the misdiagnosis was 128 out of 1,000 women. It was also seen that computer deciphered mammograms focused on non-alarming cancers. According to researchers, there seemed to be no significant contribution using this procedure to detect breast cancer. Therefore, the...

Blunders in Epilepsy Care Cost Lives, and Money UK Report

..., affecting 382,000 people. According to the APPG, misdiagnosis rates stand at 20%-31% and cost around 134m a year. Epilepsy seizures occur when too many nerve cells send messages at once, producing what could be described as an electrical storm. Epilepsy has been linked to brain damage from birth injuries...

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