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Rheumatology is an internal medicine field in which doctors diagnose and treat rheumatic diseases. Rheumatologists offer therapy for joint, soft tissue, and connective tissue problems.

Professionals who specialize in risk management are responsible for making sure that a hospital or health care facility runs smoothly. They want to optimize the safety and efficacy of the hospital and all of its personnel, so they run tests that analyze how to deliver better, safer care. They then work to implement policies that fit this reduced risk approach.

A root canal is a space in the root of a tooth (located under the gum). This is also a term for endodontic therapy, a kind of dental procedure in which dentists remove all of the pulp from the canal and disinfect and fill the space. This helps keep teeth strong and sturdy.

Patients are advised to always get a second opinion after getting an initial diagnosis in order to ensure that no errors or mistakes were made. In order to ensure that they are getting a valid diagnosis and prognosis, patients should seek another opinion from an unbiased medical professional who is not related to the first one.

One of AME’s cancer expert witnesses has written an exclusive medical malpractice article that we have provided, for your interest, below. Understanding cancer growth and delay in diagnosis for jury appeal

Cancer grows in all directions; in three dimensions. When a chest x-ray shows a tumor, the report says “2×4 centimeters”, but that is only the two dimensional “view”. When the pathology report says “2×4 centimeters” or “2x4x3 centimeters” the jury’s mind does not calculate the volume or change in volume over time. Growth is the three dimensional volume change, and is most impressive.

One can often identify by evidence or opinion, the three dimensions of the tumor at its various stages of growth. This can be mathematically calculated into volume:

If a square shape changes from 2x2x2 centimeters to only 3x3x3 centimeters, the volume grows from 8 cubic centimeters to 27 cubic centimeters, more than three times the volume, “not just” 2x2x2 to 3x3x3.

From 2x2x2 to 4x4x4 is eight times the volume (8 cubic centimeters to 64 cubic centimeters). Spheres can also be simply calculated, but the volume of irregular shapes is measured using calculus. Any competent mathematician can perform this computation for you. Never rely on two or three dimensional tumor sizes. Always convert those to volume and volume growth for the correct size and jury appeal.

Sepsis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the entire body. The patient may develop this condition in response to microbes in the body. Sepsis is commonly treated with antibiotics, but if the patient’s condition continues to deteriorate, doctors may want to monitor vital organs and administer IV fluids.