Generally speaking, driving on the interstate can actually be safer than driving on a rural road or in a city, simply because the interstate’s design usually keeps all the traffic flowing in the same direction, at roughly the same speeds. However, there are always exceptions to the rule, and Interstate 65 (I-65) is one of...
William Theodoros
Modern prescription medication comes in many different forms. Most people are familiar with standard tablets and capsules, which are taken orally. Some medications are available via alternate means of delivery, such as transdermal patches. There are even patches that can administer a timed injection in a home environment. Administration errors occur even when conscientious patients...
Heart attacks do not discriminate by gender and can happen to both men and women. However, this is still often thought of as an issue faced by men, and the evaluation process has been created in this fashion. For this reason, doctors are far more likely to misdiagnose a heart attack when a woman is...
An incorrect medical diagnosis isn’t just bad – it’s insidious. A patient can carry that wrong diagnosis with them for weeks, months or years, never seeking help (or getting real relief) from their actual condition, all the while putting drugs in their body or going through useless treatments for a condition they don’t have. Research...
Most people are aware of the fact that they face some risks from medical malpractice. These risks exist at everything from a common doctor’s appointment to open heart surgery. Any time that medical professionals are working with you, you have to be conscious of the fact that malpractice may occur. However, even with this mindset,...
After a car crash, you may have injuries and personal expenses to recover. The worse the crash is, the more bills you may have to pay and the longer you may go without any household revenue because of your injuries. A collision involving a large commercial truck might leave your vehicle unsafe to drive, forcing...
Most everyone feels relieved when their doctor tells them something they’re concerned about is nothing serious – or nothing at all. However, what if your body is telling you something is very wrong, and your doctor continues to dismiss it? That’s been called “medical gaslighting.” It can happen to anyone, but it seems to happen...
Anytime you ride in a motor vehicle, you have some risk of getting hurt in a crash. Collisions are possible in front of your driveway or in the parking lot of the local supermarket. Most people try to ignore the constant threat of a motor vehicle collision. They feel confident that they can rely on...