Prescription medications are a major part of the American medical landscape. People in New Jersey receive medicines for both minor illnesses and life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, thousands of people experience negative reactions to their drugs every year....
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What is tonsil cancer?
Many individuals in New Jersey are becoming more aware of the correlation between smoking or excessive alcohol use and tonsil cancer. However, this form of cancer can develop because of other reasons, including HPV and tonsil removal surgery. Since research about this...
Diagnosing tonsil cancer
Tonsil cancer is becoming more common in the U.S. People in New Jersey should know a bit about the causes of this cancer and its symptoms. Understanding the risk factors for this disease may help patients be better able to advocate for themselves at the doctor's...
Be cautious when speaking with an insurance company
If you've been injured in a New Jersey car accident, you may have to deal with an insurance company as you seek compensation for your harm. This can be a difficult experience as insurance companies often go out of their way to minimize the amount of money they pay...
EHRs overlook nearly a third of medication errors
The use of electronic health records have streamlined the way that many hospitals in New Jersey diagnose and treat their patients. By laying out patients' medical history, the drugs they are taking, allergies they have and so on, they can even warn doctors about...
Cluster headache patients frequently misdiagnosed
New Jersey residents will want to be aware of a neurological condition called cluster headache because it affects 1 in 1,000 people. Though this may make it sound rare, it's actually no rarer than Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis. Unlike these well-known...
Brachial plexus injuries: causes and different types
Brachial plexus injuries are among the more widespread birth injuries, affecting three out of every 1,000 births in New Jersey and across the U.S. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that controls movement and feeling in the upper limb; it extends from the...
Missed cancer diagnosis costs NJ doctor millions
Delays in medical diagnoses can have irreparable and sometimes fatal consequences. And if the consequences aren’t fatal delays can still leave a patient with a diminished quality of life and put them and their loved ones through emotional turmoil.Sadly one New...