People in Iowa who suffer from certain skin conditions may be surprised to learn that such ailments are routinely misdiagnosed by doctors. Because the symptoms for many skin diseases can mimic other conditions, they can be easily misdiagnosed. As a result, patients...
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Daylight standard time can be risky for wildlife accidents
For drivers in Iowa, the annual return to standard time can also have an impact on car accident rates. In particular, auto crashes involving wildlife can be a greater risk as the hours of daylight decrease. The switch from daylight saving time to standard time...
8 young people die every day in distracted driving accidents
The phone buzzes in your pocket on the way to the store. You're driving down a four-lane road, a route you take every day. It's just a mile and a half to the store, but you don't want to wait.Do you dig the phone out and see who texted you? To save time, do you send...
The misdiagnosis of type 3c diabetes
Many people are aware of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Iowa residents who have a family history of diabetes may be interested to know that a third type may be frequently misdiagnosed. The third type of diabetes is a result of a damaged pancreas. However,...
Opioids and anticoagulants cause many drug-related claims
In recent years, an aging senior population and the increased availability of healthcare options for younger people has resulted in a growing number of Iowa residents receiving medical treatment. However, with more people visiting doctors and receiving prescription...
Disparities still remain in breast cancer survival rates
Although the rates of death from breast cancer have fallen, the American Cancer Society reported that black women were still more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. Breast cancer deaths declined by 39 percent between 1989 and 2015 as more advances in...
Older cars generally more dangerous than newer ones
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, people who drive older cars are more likely to be killed in an accident than those who drive newer cars. Specifically, those who are driving a car that is 18 years or older have a 71 percent greater chance...
Holiday road trip safety tips to keep in mind
With the month of October in full swing, it won't be long before we are in the middle of the holiday season.First comes Halloween, with Thanksgiving, Christmas, then New Year's closely behind. Like many, you may need to hit the road during the holidays. While some...
Small cars have much higher crash risks
Small cars are popular in Iowa because of their superior gas mileage. People who are thinking about buying small cars might want to consider more than just that, however. Safety considerations are also important because smaller vehicles present much higher risks of...
Driving at night
While driving at any time can be dangerous, the number of people who die from motor vehicle accidents that occur at night are three times the number of fatalities that result from accidents during the day. Iowa motorists who routinely drive at night may benefit from...