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Three things to know about heat illnesses

Heat stroke is an emergency medical condition that, if not treated properly, can cause organ damage or death

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) says that medication errors cause at least one death a day and injure 1.3 million people a year

With every passing minute, a stroke patient loses about two million neurons or brain cells

Whether treatment by medications or cardiac ablation, there are serious risks

Two surgeons overlooks filed hiatal hernia repair, leaving patient with lifetime inability to hold down food

Some neurosurgeons turn over too many responsibilities to less-trained mid-level providers

20% of hospitalized patients have at least one adverse drug event after being given antibiotics

Better communication between ordering doctors and radiologists is needed to ensure accurate results

If a repair goes bad, timing can be important

Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fevers reduces autism risk