CT Scans and Radiation – How Safe Are Imaging Machines?
Medical errors involving computerized topography scans (CT scan) can have horrifying consequences for patients, often putting them at increased risk for health conditions later in life. CT scans can take highly accurate images to diagnose conditions, making it extremely beneficial and life saving for some patients. On the downside, CT scans require exposure to radiation…. Read more »
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Woman Shares the Horrific Consequences of a Cancer Misdiagnosis
A 22-year-old Washington woman has shared a terrifying story of how she was misdiagnosed with cancer due to faulty pregnancy tests and medical negligence. Pregnancy tests made by Abbot Laboratories had been used by her doctor to detect high levels of the hormone HCG, which is present when women are pregnant or have a rare… Read more »
Tags: Cancer
Posted in Medical Malpractice