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May 2012

Case Report: Misdiagnosis of Large Prolactinoma

By David Kulwicki|2015-12-23T20:53:11+00:00May 1st, 2012|Misdiagnosis|

While prolactinomas are relatively rare, misdiagnosis of the condition is not.  There will be several hundred new cases of large prolactinomas (also called "giant prolactinoma" or "macroprolactinoma") diagnosed this year in the United States.  Large prolactinomas may first present with symptoms of pressure within the head, such as headache or visual disturbances.  Because a prolactinoma is [...]

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February 2012

Risk of Death from Heart Attacks Higher for Ohio Women

By David Kulwicki|2022-02-17T23:35:48+00:00February 22nd, 2012|Medical Malpractice|

A recent study published by the American Heart Association shows that mortality rates are higher for women in Ohio who have a heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI).  The reason for this is that women are less likely than men to present with classic findings of chest pain.  We have long known that physician bias [...]

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