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fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Google's healthcare AI made up a body part - what happens when doctors don't notice?

AI models can produce significant errors in healthcare, such as confusing terms in medical terminology.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Americans Face Higher Risk of Fatal Medical Errors in These States

Medical errors are a significant cause of death in the U.S., with approximately 250,000 fatalities each year.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Where The Average Medical Lawsuit Is Nearly $800,000, And Other States With The Most Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice activity can indicate state-level health care quality issues.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I let go of anger a long time ago'- Leona Macken on staying positive despite cervical cancer diagnosis after 'failings' in screening

Leona Macken settled her case after HSE admitted failures in reporting her cervical smear tests, which resulted in her stage four cancer.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Where Medical Errors Occur At Twice The U.S. Average, And Other States With The Most Inept Doctors

Medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., indicating a critical healthcare issue.
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Suspected medical errors in Germany remain remarkably high, prompting calls for improved error reporting mechanisms.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Cornish man knocked for six' after NHS sent him cancer diagnosis text by mistake

A pensioner was left in shock after receiving a message from the NHS mistakenly informing him he could have cancer but it was later confirmed to be an error.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Medical Experts Raise Grave Doubts Over Conviction of Killer Nurse' Lucy Letby

An international panel doubts the conviction of Lucy Letby, stating no evidence supports her guilt in the deaths of the seven babies.
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