Mismedicine
21 articles
DIAGNOSTIC DELAYS IN ENDOMETRIOSIS
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. It affects approximately 5-10% of women in their reproductive years, affecting…
Read more : DIAGNOSTIC DELAYS IN ENDOMETRIOSISADHD Misdiagnosed as Anxiety
Introduction ADHD or Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is commonly misdiagnosed as anxiety. This occurs as both ADHD and anxiety have overlapping symptoms including poor concentration, being restless, being irritable,…
Read more : ADHD Misdiagnosed as AnxietyTransthyretin Amyloidosis: From Disease Mechanisms to Emerging Therapeutic Innovations
Introduction Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a progressive and life-threatening disorder characterized by the misfolding of transthyretin (TTR) proteins into amyloid fibrils, leading to systemic deposition in various organs…
Read more : Transthyretin Amyloidosis: From Disease Mechanisms to Emerging Therapeutic InnovationsThe Mismedicine of ADHD: Overdiagnosis of ADHD in Children
Introduction Medical errors can occur in a multitude of forms, ranging from treatment mistakes to failures in communication or even within diagnosis. One term that captures these diverse…
Read more : The Mismedicine of ADHD: Overdiagnosis of ADHD in ChildrenDiagnostic Errors as a Form of Mismedicine
Introduction Accurate diagnosis is a critical part of medical care because treatment decisions depend on correctly identifying a patient's condition. Failing to diagnose a patient correctly can lead…
Read more : Diagnostic Errors as a Form of MismedicineRheumatoid Arthritis: A Comprehensive Examination of Pathogenesis, Global Epidemiology, and Inefficiencies in Clinical Practice
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing chronic inflammation (Chauhan et al., 2023; Jahid et al., 2023;…
Read more : Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comprehensive Examination of Pathogenesis, Global Epidemiology, and Inefficiencies in Clinical PracticeStaffing Shortages in Public Healthcare: Neoliberal Policy and Its Consequences for Clinicians and Patients
Introduction The term "mismedicine", coined by Dr. Pooya Beigi, refers to any component of patient care, from diagnostics to systemic components, that results in harm, inefficiency, or a…
Read more : Staffing Shortages in Public Healthcare: Neoliberal Policy and Its Consequences for Clinicians and PatientsImpact of Misdiagnosis in Women’s Health Conditions
Introduction Misdiagnosis remains a cause of preventable harm in healthcare. Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis affect millions of patients annually and are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare…
Read more : Impact of Misdiagnosis in Women’s Health ConditionsTreatment Delays in Melanoma Care
Introduction Melanoma is an aggressive type of skin cancer (Misdiagnosis Association and Research Institution, 2024; Soni et al., 2025). The global burden of melanoma is estimated to increase…
Read more : Treatment Delays in Melanoma CareHow Can Artificial Intelligence Assist with the Improvement of Diagnosis and Treatment Plans of Cardiovascular Diseases
Introduction Artificial intelligence is better at diagnosing a challenging heart condition, wide-complex tachycardia, than general cardiologists (Chow et al., 2024). Artificial intelligence (AI) is the capability of computers…
Read more : How Can Artificial Intelligence Assist with the Improvement of Diagnosis and Treatment Plans of Cardiovascular Diseases