Once of the biggest medical challenges when it comes to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is the diagnosis of brain trauma. Physicians in Delaware and around the world have traditionally needed to depend on symptoms like headaches and sensitivity to decide whether a CT...
Month: July 2018
Understanding common causes of surgical errors in the U.S.
Preventable errors can have serious consequences in a medical procedure. Each year in the United States, thousands of surgical errors occur. Delaware patients may understand the "ordinary" risks of surgery, but should not have to accept an error caused by the...
U.S. mothers suffer more birth injuries than any developed nation
Many people hope for the best medical care possible when preparing to have a baby. However, a USA Today investigation found that women in the United States, including many here in Delaware, may want to think twice about their quality of care. According to their...
Barriers could prevent fatal car accidents on Delaware Route 1
State officials often update or build infrastructure projects to keep people safe. One Delaware project that has been discussed is the addition of cable median barriers on Route 1. The roadway, which stretches from Christiana through the beaches of Delaware, is a...
Is physician burnout to blame for medical errors?
Preventing medical malpractice is a priority for many people. As a result, multiple studies have taken aim at understanding the root cause of medical errors. Delaware health care professionals and patients alike may find the results of a new study particularly...
Can bicyclists get a fair shake after being injured by a car?
If you are a bicyclist, you have probably experienced lots of unfair treatment. Cars may follow you too closely or not slow down to pass you, and drivers may even insult you to your face. So, if a vehicle has struck and injured you, it is natural to wonder whether you...
Del. 1 highway sees multiple recent fatal car accidents
It's no secret that certain locations seem to be hotbeds for car accidents. A recent fatal accident on Del. 1 made headlines after a father and his four daughters were killed. This is just one of multiple fatal car accidents on the Delaware highway, all of which...
Research suggests mixed teams could prevent surgical errors
Teamwork between co-workers is important in any workplace, but it can be particularly critical in a life or death situation. That's why one researcher is looking into how group dynamics may influence the incidence of surgical errors in American hospitals. This...
Studies find that brain injuries can lead to depression, anxiety
Many people are aware of how brain injuries can influence the nervous system and body functioning, but what about mental health? Recent studies have begun to uncover the emotional and psychological effects of brain injuries. This research may be critical to the...
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