Statistics for 2019 show pedestrian accidents on the rise New York City is a bustling city with a seemingly endless amount of traffic. Many people get around as pedestrians. While this is beneficial in numerous ways, including saving money, getting exercise and...
HIV-related lung diseases are often misdiagnosed
HIV patients in New York who also have bronchiectasis are often misdiagnosed. Physicians do not pick up the fact that they also have this particular lung disease which often accompanies HIV. It is often mistaken for another form of ailment. As a result, these patients...
Is misdiagnosis considered medical malpractice?
More than 30 million Americans have received a diabetes diagnosis; however, some may be surprised to discover that they've been misdiagnosed. New Yorkers might learn that some of the treatment plans their doctors recommended for them may not be working. Those who have...
Six conditions that gout patients can be misdiagnosed with
Gout, an inflammatory disease caused by a buildup of uric acid, should be easy to diagnose, but that's not always the case. It could be that you or someone you know in Brooklyn or the Bronx has gout but was misdiagnosed with another condition. The following are six...
What is placental abruption?
As a New York expectant mother, your growing baby’s health, safety and welfare is your main concern. You do everything possible to see to it that (s)he – and you – have everything you both need to assure a healthy pregnancy and successful delivery....
5 tips for riding a bicycle in rainy New York weather
Spring may mean higher temperatures, but rain falls all year round in New York. Life must go on despite the weather, and for some, this means continuing to cycle for transportation or for fun even when it is raining. Whether you are a tourist using Citi Bike for...
Spring heralds the beginning of bicycle accident season
Now that spring is here, you are probably itching to dust off your bike and go for a ride. Before you wheel your bicycle down the driveway, you should understand some of the hazards you face from other drivers sharing the road. Serious bicycle accidents are...
Causes and signs of infant brain damage
If something goes wrong when you give birth and your baby suffers a traumatic brain injury, you may not realize it until sometime later. Because your baby cannot share his or her symptoms with you, it is especially important that you learn the signs and symptoms...
Breast cancer is often misdiagnosed
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is crucial to spread awareness of breast cancer and promote mammograms, education and support. However, not every diagnosis of breast cancer is accurate. This is an unfortunate reality shown in a study by the Journal of the...
