Newly released recommendations from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) regarding controlling the spread of germs is raising concerns about another possible cause of infection. Could clothing and accessories worn by doctors...
Similarities in Symptoms of Bell’s Palsy and Stroke Could Lead to a Misdiagnosis
Some medical conditions share similar symptoms, and some patients may be misdiagnosed. Although it doesn’t always result in serious consequences, in some cases a misdiagnosis can be life-threatening. One example is when doctors do not properly...
Stroke Is a Common Misdiagnosis in Emergency Rooms
Some conditions have a greater chance of misdiagnosis than others. Symptoms may mimic more than one condition, or the patient could have a rare disease.
A new study published online in the journal Diagnosis reports that stroke is a...