Gonioscopy is an effective and commonly performed surgical procedure that can restore vision in patients afflicted with glaucoma. The sense of sight is critically important for living a happy and fulfilling life. Many people in Texas suffer the effects of glaucoma and...
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Hospital policy implicated in medication error by study
Patients have long scrutinized the reputation of Houston hospitals as a way to reduce the risk injury or worse due to various types of errors. One of the leading dangers for patients is unintended drug interaction resulting in worsened condition or even death. Many...
A rarity in diagnosis: cluster headaches
Cluster headaches are a relatively rare condition affecting around 0.1% of Texans and others around the country. Nicknamed the "suicide headache," this neurological condition can last from 15 minutes to three hours and occur several times a week, resulting in a...
Common types of breast cancer in men
Men do have breast tissue, including the glands for making milk and the ducts for carrying it to the nipple, so it's possible for them to develop breast cancer. Texas residents are likely aware that this is very rare. Not every breast cancer causes a lump, and lumps...
Getting a Parkinson’s diagnosis right
Although Parkinson's disease is a common condition, it can sometimes be difficult to diagnose and can even be confused with other diseases that have similar symptoms. It's possible that about 25% of patients receive the wrong diagnosis after tests are performed. Some...
Nearly 1 in 10 patients with “Big Three” are misdiagnosed
Residents of Texas should know about the "Big Three," which refers to the three most frequently misdiagnosed conditions: namely, cancers, vascular events and infections. A study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University has looked into the rate at which patients...