fromThe Verge3 weeks agoGoogle'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.1 month agoAmericans Face Higher Risk of Fatal Medical Errors in These StatesMedical errors are a significant cause of death in the U.S., with approximately 250,000 fatalities each year.
Healthcarefrom24/7 Wall St.2 months agoWhere The Average Medical Lawsuit Is Nearly $800,000, And Other States With The Most Medical MalpracticeMedical malpractice activity can indicate state-level health care quality issues.
UK newsfromIndependent2 months ago'I let go of anger a long time ago'- Leona Macken on staying positive despite cervical cancer diagnosis after 'failings' in screeningLeona 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.3 months agoWhere Medical Errors Occur At Twice The U.S. Average, And Other States With The Most Inept DoctorsMedical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., indicating a critical healthcare issue.
fromThe Local Germany4 months agoToday in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on TuesdaySuspected medical errors in Germany remain remarkably high, prompting calls for improved error reporting mechanisms.