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Diagnosis & Disease Information
Couple awarded $6.7 million for botched hernia surgery
A patient is permanently disabled after a surgeon perforated his small intestine during a hernia surgery and failed to repair the injury.
VA malpractice costs top $800 million in decade
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has faced increasing scrutiny for paying bonuses and raises to healthcare practitioners who allegedly provide substandard care.
Identifying and addressing infant allergy to cow’s milk protein
Cow’s milk protein allergy is relatively common during the first year of life. Unfortunately, the condition is easily missed or mislabeled.
Standard classification of dysplastic nevi
What are the standard follow-up recommendations for different levels of dysplasias?
When to refer hepatitis C patients for specialist treatment
How can clinicians determine which patients will benefit most from specialist referral in resource-limited settings?
Jump toward a stomach pain diagnosis
Rule out peritonitis and appendicitis with this simple trick.
Make pediatric exams all fun and games
A tip for getting children to open up during medical exams.
Nephrotoxic medications for patients on dialysis
Can drugs that are contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment be used in individuals with ESRD who are actively receiving hemodialysis?
Addressing decreased libido in smokers
What can be used to treat vaginal dryness and decreased libido in women who smoke?
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