Being told by your doctor that you have cancer can be devastating. In Georgia, you expect that your diagnosis is correct, but your world can feel as though it's crumbling when you discover that you were misdiagnosed. It can be difficult to grasp the situation and deal...
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What are the lingering effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from sudden damage to the brain, either by a closed or penetrating wound. While immediate symptoms of a TBI range from nausea to loss of consciousness, injury to the head can also lead to severe long-term complications that alter...
Is fatigued truck driving dangerous?
Truck drivers may spend many hours on the road, and the duration might contribute to fatigue. State and federal laws require truck drivers to take mandatory breaks to curb potential drowsy driver accidents. Other factors might contribute to fatigue, and a tired truck...
Spinal cord injuries and diagnosing spinal cord fractures
Every year, residents of Georgia are among the thousands throughout the country who suffer spinal cord injuries. These are often debilitating, complex and even in some cases permanent. If you are diagnosed with a spinal fracture, it’s important to seek the right...
What are the most common types of medical errors?
Sadly, medical errors can happen in Georgia. When they do, people can suffer injuries that can range from mild and temporary to severe and permanent. In the worst instances, a person can die. There are a few types of medical errors that are very common, but with the...
The most common types of surgical errors
Unfortunately, not all surgeries in Georgia go as planned. There are times in which medical malpractice takes place and causes a surgical error. These are the most common types of surgical errors that occur. Damaging tissues or organs A doctor can damage tissues or...
Common trucker violations that could risk safety in Georgia
Due to the nature of their vehicles, commercial truckers tend to be held to a higher standard of safety. If a Georgia trucker gets into an accident, it can cost thousands of dollars in commercial damage as well as damage to other cars and people. Most commercial truck...
Rain increases the risk of trucking accidents
There are more than 5,891,000 vehicle crashes every year and about 21% of those crashes are weather-related according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. 70% of weather-related crashes involve wet pavement and 46% happen during rainfall. Because...
What is differential diagnosis and how can it confirm illness?
Experiencing difficulty being diagnosed with a medical condition in Georgia can be frustrating and scary. When you’re unsure about your condition, time is often of the essence, and a diagnosis is necessary to treatment. After you’ve seen doctors and had tests with no...
Oral cancer and diagnostic errors
People in Georgia and around the country know that early detection can be key to successfully fighting cancer. What they may not know is that oral cancer is one of the toughest ones to diagnose, and it has a high mortality rate. What's more, it's common for physicians...
