Misdiagnosis
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Alberta woman told she was dying of cancer discovers it’s actually a parasiteFirst Cassidy Armstrong was diagnosed with a rare, terminal cancer. Then, doctors discovered she actually had a rare parasite found in coyote and dog feces.HealthFeb 3, 2020
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When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: How does misdiagnosis affect patients?A new Parkinson’s UK study shows 25 per cent of people with Parkinson’s are misdiagnosed. What does it mean for patients?HealthJan 8, 2020
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Man inhales dentures during surgery, and they get stuck in his throat for 8 daysDoctors say it's important to keep track of things like dentures if you're going into surgery.HealthAug 13, 2019
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Healthy on Friday, dead on Monday: Parent warns of dangers of Strep AA Montreal family is speaking out after their son died 8 years ago from Strep A. They are still waiting for Quebec's College of Physicians to remind doctors of the warning signs.CanadaJun 15, 2017
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Aldergrove family shares Abbotsford hospital horror storyAn Aldergrove family is sharing their hospital horror story tonight with the hopes that it will bring about some change.May 25, 2017
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One-fifth of Canadians diagnosed with hypertension don’t actually have it: studyPatients are getting misdiagnosed with high blood pressure because doctors are using outdated blood pressure measuring methods.HealthMar 20, 2017
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Alberta Health suing Ontario doctor for alleged tumour mistakeAlberta's court of appeal has ruled that Alberta Health can sue a radiologist in Ontario, whose alleged misdiagnosis led to costly health care costs for a woman who moved from Ontario to Alberta.HealthJan 4, 2016
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Hamilton man misdiagnosed with stage four lung cancerA Hamilton, Ontario man is demanding answers after he was misdiagnosed with terminal lung cancer.HealthNov 14, 2014
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