Shaun Jones, 14, died after acne tablet

THE death of a healthy teenage rugby player who died 12 hours after taking medication for acne is the only case of its kind recorded anywhere in the world, an inquest was told yesterday,
The parents of 14-year-old Shaun Jones said they are now considering pursuing a civil case against medical authorities after Cardiff coroner Mary [...]

5 Medical Tests That May Keep You Well

By Dr. Mark Liponis
Published: February 10, 2008 Like a scene out of Star Trek, someday our doctors may simply wave a handheld device over our bodies and instantly diagnose any malady. In the meantime, however, it’s important to keep abreast of the latest tests that can help us stay healthy—especially those that uncover risks before [...]

Suspended radiologist erred 708 times

ST. JOHN’S — The work of a suspended Newfoundland radiologist was so poor that he missed glaring problems such as tumours, broken bones and cases of pneumonia, the chief of the province’s largest health board said yesterday after an in-depth review of nearly 3,800 patient records.
As a result, some patients of Fred Kasirye may have [...]

Investigation under way after baby dies

The neonatal intensive care unit that handles some of the sickest, most fragile babies in Toronto remains closed today after a baby died of serratia — a bacteria that normally doesn’t kill adults or healthy children but can be deadly if contracted by premature infants.
Mount Sinai Hospital officials said the two-week old baby, who weighed [...]

Gerson Documentary Humiliates Quackbusters

Monday, May 21st, 2007 – I almost spilled my cup of jasmine tea,  I was laughing so hard.
I had just been viewing the first part of a DVD video documentary called “Dying to Have Known,” and  I had to stop the thing right there, and rewind, to see if what I had just seen really [...]

Study: Doctors are slow to admit mistakes

We all make mistakes, even doctors from time to time. And in theory, it’s good to admit it when we make a mistake.
But when it comes to doctors, a recent study suggests they’re more likely to say it’s important in theory to disclose a medical error to patients than they are to actually `fess up.
The [...]