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Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

The suspected mystery brain disease in New Brunswick is primarily misdiagnosed neurodegenerative diseases, not an unknown syndrome.

fromBuzzFeed

8 months ago

Medicine

People Are Opening Up About Their Most Mortifying Experiences At The Doctor, And It's Deeply Disturbing

Misdiagnosis can lead to unfairly dismissing a patient's pain, as experienced by a young girl due to a neurologist's oversight.

The importance of thorough investigation and referrals in medical diagnosis, particularly regarding mental health and neurological conditions.

fromwww.theguardian.com

13 hours ago

Canada news

Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

The suspected mystery brain disease in New Brunswick is primarily misdiagnosed neurodegenerative diseases, not an unknown syndrome.

fromBuzzFeed

8 months ago

Medicine

People Are Opening Up About Their Most Mortifying Experiences At The Doctor, And It's Deeply Disturbing

Misdiagnosis can lead to unfairly dismissing a patient's pain, as experienced by a young girl due to a neurologist's oversight.

The importance of thorough investigation and referrals in medical diagnosis, particularly regarding mental health and neurological conditions.

more#neurology

#patient-safety

Healthcare

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

Woman dies after serious health condition misdiagnosed as nose bleed

Misdiagnosis by a physician associate leads to a woman's death, raising concerns about PA training and public awareness.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

1 month ago

London music

Royal Free Hospital trust 'pays out 26m in misdiagnosis claims'

Royal Free London NHS Trust has paid over £26 million in misdiagnosis claims since 2019, indicating significant issues in diagnostic practices.

Healthcare

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

Woman dies after serious health condition misdiagnosed as nose bleed

Misdiagnosis by a physician associate leads to a woman's death, raising concerns about PA training and public awareness.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

1 month ago

London music

Royal Free Hospital trust 'pays out 26m in misdiagnosis claims'

Royal Free London NHS Trust has paid over £26 million in misdiagnosis claims since 2019, indicating significant issues in diagnostic practices.

Amy Tan's Lyme Disease: The Body Speaks Through the Mind

Amy Tan diagnosed her own Lyme disease after years of misdiagnoses and health turmoil following a mysterious bite.

They thought they had IBS or celiac disease. It was colon cancer.

Colon cancer cases are increasing among people under 45, often misdiagnosed due to symptoms resembling common GI disorders.

fromwww.theboltonnews.co.uk

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Nursery worker issues cancer warning after thinking she simply had a stomach bug

Chloe Wakelin's misdiagnosis of bowel cancer highlights the importance of recognizing persistent symptoms and ensuring thorough medical evaluations.

Cancer

fromBusiness Insider

1 month ago

They thought they had IBS or celiac disease. It was colon cancer.

Colon cancer cases are increasing among people under 45, often misdiagnosed due to symptoms resembling common GI disorders.

fromwww.theboltonnews.co.uk

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Nursery worker issues cancer warning after thinking she simply had a stomach bug

Chloe Wakelin's misdiagnosis of bowel cancer highlights the importance of recognizing persistent symptoms and ensuring thorough medical evaluations.

more#health-awareness

Black Lives Matter

fromBuzzFeed

1 month ago

The Internet Is SHOOK After A Non-Black Doctor Drastically Misdiagnosed Their Black Patient

Diversity in medicine is critical to reducing misdiagnoses and improving patient outcomes for marginalized communities.

#autoimmune-disorders

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

1 month ago

The Impact of Misdiagnosed Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune disorders and psychiatric symptoms frequently overlap, leading to misdiagnosis and adverse patient outcomes.

fromwww.nytimes.com

10 months ago

Women

Como el estres enmascara los sintomas de una enfermedad cronica

Stress can contribute to chronic diseases and may mask symptoms, leading to misdiagnosis.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

1 month ago

The Impact of Misdiagnosed Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune disorders and psychiatric symptoms frequently overlap, leading to misdiagnosis and adverse patient outcomes.

fromwww.nytimes.com

10 months ago

Women

Como el estres enmascara los sintomas de una enfermedad cronica

Stress can contribute to chronic diseases and may mask symptoms, leading to misdiagnosis.

more#autoimmune-disorders

Advice for More Accurate ADHD Diagnosis

ADHD is often misdiagnosed due to societal stereotypes, leading to untreated individuals and mismanagement of care.

Cancer

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

2 months ago

Sydenham mum with cervical cancer claims doctors said symptoms were 'period'

Charley Jayne Law faced misdiagnosis for months before being diagnosed with incurable but treatable cancer.

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

New York City

Man (34) died in agony at Cork University Hospital after waiting nine hours to see doctor, inquest hears

Critical delays in care and misdiagnosis contributed to Pat Murphy's death at Cork University Hospital.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

2 months ago

Advice for More Accurate ADHD Diagnosis

ADHD is often misdiagnosed due to societal stereotypes, leading to untreated individuals and mismanagement of care.

Cancer

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

2 months ago

Sydenham mum with cervical cancer claims doctors said symptoms were 'period'

Charley Jayne Law faced misdiagnosis for months before being diagnosed with incurable but treatable cancer.

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

New York City

Man (34) died in agony at Cork University Hospital after waiting nine hours to see doctor, inquest hears

Critical delays in care and misdiagnosis contributed to Pat Murphy's death at Cork University Hospital.

more#healthcare

fromBusiness Insider

5 months ago

Writing

Doctors told me I wasn't old enough for cancer. When I finally got a diagnosis, it was Stage 4.

Katie Coleman's memoir details her life-changing cancer diagnosis after years of misdiagnosis, emphasizing the emotional turmoil and eventual acceptance of the truth.

Writing

fromBuzzFeed

5 months ago

My Daughter Almost Died At Summer Camp. Here's What I Wish I Told Her Before She Went.

Eden's serious illness was neglected for days due to misdiagnosis as homesickness, risking her life.

Wellness

fromBuzzFeed

7 months ago

People Are Sharing The "Harmless" Little Sign They Nearly Ignored That Predicted A Life-Threatening Health Scare

Misdiagnosis can lead to prolonged suffering; thorough investigation is crucial in cases of unexplained pain.

Medicine

fromNew York Post

9 months ago

What is Type 1.5 diabetes? All about Lance Bass' autoimmune disease

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults (LADA) can be misdiagnosed as Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, requires specific testing with autoimmune antibodies for diagnosis.

Alternative medicine

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

9 months ago

Valley Fever Symptoms and Treatment Options for Children

Valley fever, a fungal infection prevalent in the southwestern US, poses health risks, especially for children due to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.

Medicine

fromwww.theguardian.com

11 months ago

Is systemic racism in medicine putting Black people's lives at risk?

Race-based medicine can lead to misdiagnosis and health disparities.

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Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

People Are Opening Up About Their Most Mortifying Experiences At The Doctor, And It's Deeply Disturbing

Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

People Are Opening Up About Their Most Mortifying Experiences At The Doctor, And It's Deeply Disturbing

Woman dies after serious health condition misdiagnosed as nose bleed

Royal Free Hospital trust 'pays out 26m in misdiagnosis claims'

Woman dies after serious health condition misdiagnosed as nose bleed

Royal Free Hospital trust 'pays out 26m in misdiagnosis claims'

Amy Tan's Lyme Disease: The Body Speaks Through the Mind

They thought they had IBS or celiac disease. It was colon cancer.

Nursery worker issues cancer warning after thinking she simply had a stomach bug

They thought they had IBS or celiac disease. It was colon cancer.

Nursery worker issues cancer warning after thinking she simply had a stomach bug

The Internet Is SHOOK After A Non-Black Doctor Drastically Misdiagnosed Their Black Patient

The Impact of Misdiagnosed Autoimmune Disorders

Como el estres enmascara los sintomas de una enfermedad cronica

The Impact of Misdiagnosed Autoimmune Disorders

Como el estres enmascara los sintomas de una enfermedad cronica

Advice for More Accurate ADHD Diagnosis

Sydenham mum with cervical cancer claims doctors said symptoms were 'period'

Man (34) died in agony at Cork University Hospital after waiting nine hours to see doctor, inquest hears

Advice for More Accurate ADHD Diagnosis

Sydenham mum with cervical cancer claims doctors said symptoms were 'period'

Man (34) died in agony at Cork University Hospital after waiting nine hours to see doctor, inquest hears

Doctors told me I wasn't old enough for cancer. When I finally got a diagnosis, it was Stage 4.

My Daughter Almost Died At Summer Camp. Here's What I Wish I Told Her Before She Went.

People Are Sharing The "Harmless" Little Sign They Nearly Ignored That Predicted A Life-Threatening Health Scare

What is Type 1.5 diabetes? All about Lance Bass' autoimmune disease

Valley Fever Symptoms and Treatment Options for Children

Is systemic racism in medicine putting Black people's lives at risk?

#misdiagnosis
#misdiagnosis