The treatment for Oklahoma patients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury is typically based on established clinical practice guidelines. An update to guidelines for patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries being implemented in Canada could...
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What drivers should know about hydroplaning
Oklahoma residents should know about the danger of hydroplaning; that way, they will be prepared the next time they head out in the rain. Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle slides or skids uncontrollably on a wet surface. The risk for hydroplaning is at its greatest...
New research shows hope for brain injury therapies
Oklahoma residents who may suffer from brain injuries might be interested in promising new research that could lead to new therapies. Neuron cells from the central nervous system, unlike most other cells, do not regenerate, making many brain injuries permanent....
Dismissal of female pain leads to frequent misdiagnoses
When women arrive at emergency rooms in Oklahoma and report severe abdominal pain, they will wait an average of 65 minutes for treatment compared to 49 minutes for men. If the problem is a heart attack, doctors will misdiagnose the condition in women seven times more...
Many radiology-related mistakes end in death, says Coverys
Researchers at Coverys, the provider of liability insurance to medical practitioners and health systems, have analyzed over 10,000 radiology-related medical malpractice claims filed between 2013 and 2017 and now closed. Their intention was to identify major risk...
Teen drivers are less safe after they receive their licenses
Oklahoma residents, especially teen drivers and their parents, might be interested in the results of a study conducted by the National Institutes for Health. Together with Virginia Tech University, researchers analyzed the behaviors of 90 teen drivers in Virginia from...
Doctor errors may be more common in the afternoon
When people in Oklahoma are sick or injured, they should not have to worry about the quality of medical care they receive. However, studies show that, in many cases, health care outcomes can be worsened when people go to the hospital in the afternoon. There are a...
Most drivers unconvinced by cellphone dangers
Drivers distracted by cellphones are involved in about one in four motor vehicle accidents around the country. Public information campaigns warning Oklahoma motorists about the dangers of using cellphones while behind the wheel have had little impact, and most road...
New technique can diagnose difficult breast cancer lesions
Scientists have developed a new way to detect subtle breast cancer lesions, according to a new study funded by the European Union. The findings could improve the prognosis of breast cancer patients in Oklahoma and worldwide.Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed...
Doctor burnout makes medical errors more likely
The results of a nationwide survey of doctors might be interesting to Oklahoma readers. Nearly 6,700 hospital and clinic doctors were asked about workplace safety, medical errors, fatigue, depression, suicidal thoughts and workplace burnout. Researchers concluded that...
