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www.nytimes.com

R.F.K. Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced misdiagnosis of a brain tumor, eventually being told he had a dead parasite in his head, showcasing the importance of seeking multiple medical opinions. [ more ]

www.esquire.com

1 week ago

New York City

Presidential Candidate And Vaccine Denier RFK Jr. Says Doctors Found Worms in His Brain

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s medical history reveals he faced a misdiagnosis of a brain issue and suffered from atrial fibrillation and mercury poisoning. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

1 week ago

Writing

I Live In Total Fear Of Lice

Washing all clothes after lice infection can be stressful and exhaustive. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

10 hours ago

Wellness

Women Are Sharing The Times They Were Dismissed By Doctors

Women often face healthcare providers dismissing their symptoms, attributing issues to reproductive system, leading to misdiagnoses and delayed treatment. [ more ]

time.com

17 hours ago

Medicine

Long Dismissed, Chronic Lyme Disease Is Finally Getting Its Moment

Misdiagnosis can lead to years of suffering and challenges in identifying the root cause of health issues. [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

3 months ago

Medicine

These patients had to lobby for correct diabetes diagnoses. Was their race a reason?

Misdiagnosis of diabetes is a common problem, especially in cases of latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA).

Black patients may face a higher risk of misdiagnosis and disparities in diabetes care due to implicit biases in the healthcare system. [ more ]

TODAY.com

1 day ago

OMG science

Doctors said moms' bowel changes were hemorrhoids thanks to pregnancy. It was colon cancer

Pregnant women with colorectal cancer symptoms might be misdiagnosed due to similarities with pregnancy-related issues. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

1 month ago

Mental health

I was the poster girl for OCD. Then I began to question everything I'd been told about mental illness

Diagnosis of OCD brought clarity and relief amid years of secrecy and misunderstanding. [ more ]

New York Post

2 months ago

Coronavirus

On Long COVID Awareness Day, remember this: Long COVID is fake!

The idea of 'long COVID' might not be accurate, according to a new Australian study.

Some symptoms associated with long COVID may not be specifically linked to COVID infection. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Drivers be warned, your car's AI maintenance advice could be wrong 65% of the time

$2.5 billion spent on unnecessary car repairs due to faulty AI technology

Misdiagnosis is a recurring theme leading to increased repair costs by AI-based tools [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

3 months ago

Health

The women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder struggling to get a diagnosis

Around 31 million women and girls worldwide have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome with physical and psychological symptoms [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

Health

What is appendiceal cancer? 'Cleaning Lady' star Adan Canto dead from rare disease

Appendiceal cancer, also known as appendix cancer, is a rare condition that has become more common in recent years.

The incidence of malignant appendiceal tumors has increased significantly in the US and Canada between 2000 and 2016.

Appendix cancer is often misdiagnosed and confused with colon cancer, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. [ more ]

BBC News

5 months ago

Health

'Cancer found in pregnancy has robbed me of seeing my baby grow'

Signs of cancer in pregnant women may be mistaken for pregnancy symptoms, leading to potential misdiagnosis.

Calls for greater awareness among healthcare professionals have been made to prevent misdiagnosis. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

4 months ago

London

Girl, 16, dies from blood clot after taking contraceptive pill to ease period pain

A 16-year-old girl died from a blood clot after taking the contraceptive pill to ease severe period pains.

Doctors misdiagnosed her symptoms as a stomach bug, and she tragically died in hospital. [ more ]

www.fatherly.com

6 months ago

Parenting

ADHD More Common In Younger Kids, But Study Finds The Diagnosis Sticks

The youngest kids in the class who are diagnosed with ADHD actually do have ADHD, as they are no more likely to lose their diagnosis over time.

Studies have found that the youngest kids in a class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, possibly because they lag behind their older classmates in maturity and self-control.

ADHD doesn't come and go; someone who has it, has it for life, so if a child loses their diagnosis, they were likely misdiagnosed. [ more ]

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R.F.K. Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain

Presidential Candidate And Vaccine Denier RFK Jr. Says Doctors Found Worms in His Brain

I Live In Total Fear Of Lice

Women Are Sharing The Times They Were Dismissed By Doctors

Long Dismissed, Chronic Lyme Disease Is Finally Getting Its Moment

These patients had to lobby for correct diabetes diagnoses. Was their race a reason?

Doctors said moms' bowel changes were hemorrhoids thanks to pregnancy. It was colon cancer

I was the poster girl for OCD. Then I began to question everything I'd been told about mental illness

On Long COVID Awareness Day, remember this: Long COVID is fake!

Drivers be warned, your car's AI maintenance advice could be wrong 65% of the time

The women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder struggling to get a diagnosis

What is appendiceal cancer? 'Cleaning Lady' star Adan Canto dead from rare disease

'Cancer found in pregnancy has robbed me of seeing my baby grow'

Girl, 16, dies from blood clot after taking contraceptive pill to ease period pain

ADHD More Common In Younger Kids, But Study Finds The Diagnosis Sticks

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