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Recognizing a misdiagnosis before it is too late

Doctors in Washington uphold the responsibility of helping their patients to manage unwanted symptoms, maintain their health and regain optimal well-being when they are unwell. One of the ways that they do this is by making diagnoses based on a patient’s symptoms and medical history. A delayed diagnosis, an incorrect diagnosis or ignored symptoms...

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Ohio drivers will soon only need one license plate

By William J. Price Ohio drivers – prepare for good news: For more than a century, the state issued you two plates for any newly purchased car – one for the front bumper and one for the rear. Next summer, this will be a thing of the past. Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed the state’s… read more

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A hospital doesn’t always aid in your health and recovery

For most parents, admitting your child to the hospital may seem unthinkable. But in extreme instances of medical concern, you may have no choice but to leave your child in a doctor’s care. If your child requires surgery or becomes ill and needs medical attention, you may need to admit them to the hospital...

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Accident motivates father to call for helmet laws

For many of us, there is a point in our young lives when wearing a helmet while bicycling, skateboarding or rollerblading becomes “uncool” according to our peers. Or, even as we age, we might feel more confident in our abilities and decide we can forgo the helmet. There is no way to tell precisely...

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A patient’s role in preventing a medical misdiagnosis

People rely on their doctors every day in Washington to help them in making qualified decisions about their health that will enable them to overcome unwanted symptoms and maintain a healthy well-being. However, when a doctor sees dozens of patients each day, each with varying medical histories and symptoms, it is not unlikely that...

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What’s the best time to travel over Memorial Day Weekend?

  According to the annual AAA Memorial Day Travel Forecast, 2019 could see the second-highest number of holiday travelers on record. Almost 43 million Americans will be skipping town for a weekend getaway, with over 1.6 million in Ohio alone. This number counts people who plan to travel more than 50 miles between Thursday, May… read more

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Could your pacemaker involve legal trouble?

If you have experienced certain heart problems, your doctor may have suggested the use of a pacemakers. And although there may be other options available for you at this time, getting one may be necessary in the future. Designed to regulate your heart’s rhythm, a pacemaker could help prevent your heart from beating irregularly,...

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In terms of your health, does practice make perfect?

No matter your physical condition, when you experience pain or symptoms outside of what is normal for your body, you consult a medical doctor. Although they trained for years to become licensed to practice medicine, a physician has the ability to make errors. In some cases, a provider may misdiagnose you. And lacking an...

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Monitoring driver behavior to prevent accidents

Distracted driving is a prevalent problem in Washington and all over the nation. As technology has grown and time has passed, today’s drivers have significantly more to be distracted by than in times past. The original automobiles required vigilance to operate and often required the use of both hands. However, many cars and even...

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More than half of maternal deaths preventable

Women who are pregnant or who have given birth in the last year in Washington State should be able to focus on the joys associated with bringing a new life into the world. Unfortunately, that is not always the case as the rate of maternal deaths is on the rise. Data from the United States...

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