Monthly Archives: August 2013

Bills Jairus Byrd Gets Second Opinion

8/31/2013

The Bills are playing the waiting game with safety Jairus Byrd. It took him a long time to report to the team in the offseason now Byrd is going to miss more time because of an injured foot.

Byrd is seeking a second opinion on his sore foot from North Carolina Dr. Robert Anderson who just weeks ago delivered a second opinion to Byrd’s teammate Mario Williams.

The Bills are choosing not to worry until Dr. Anderson performs a thorough exam of Byrd’s injury and delivers his diagnosis. At SecondOpinions.com, we believe a proper diagnosis is key to receiving the best treatment.

At SecondOpinions.com, you simply upload your MRI, CT, X-Ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine study and U.S. board-certified, fellowship trained specialists and subspecialists, study your images and provide you with their advanced second opinion.

Our proprietary RADIOLOGY-ON-DEMAND® cloud technology delivers radiological reports within as quickly as an hour. No appointments are needed. Our expert doctors are available 24/7/365 in all 50 states.

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Dr. Oz Says Always Get a Second Opinion

8/29/2013

Did you know Dr. Mehmet Oz, cardiac surgeon at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital and host of The Dr. Oz Show is a big believer in second opinions. He says research indicates getting a second opinion results in a new diagnosis in 30% of cases.

If you’re worried your doctor won’t approve of you getting a second opinion because it seems like you don’t trust him, Dr. Oz says that’s simply not the case. He believes it’s “second nature” for good physicians to want a patient to get a second opinion. “You’re giving the doctor a chance to have his/her work checked by another qualified physician.”

The consulting doctor might completely agree with your doctor’s diagnosis, could agree on some points but not others, or could have a completely different diagnosis. In any case, Dr. Oz says your doctor should thank for you checking up on him/her.

At SecondOpinions.com, we make it easy for anyone in the world to obtain a second opinion from U.S. trained, board certified specialists and sub subspecialists.  Patients simply upload MRI, CT, X-Ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine scans and experts study your images and provide you with their advanced second opinion.

There are no appointments necessary. No spending hours waiting in a doctor’s office. Our expert physicians are available 24/7/365 to anyone across the globe.

The price ranges from $29.00 -$99.00. Reports are received within as quickly as an hour. In addition, patients can receive a medical consultation by phone or video chat from our specialists and subspecialists for as low as $49.

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Famous Pilot on New Mission Against Medical Errors

8/26/2013

Remember Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who safely landed a jet on the Hudson River back in 2009? Well now he’s on a new mission to reduce medical errors in the United States.

Sullenberger has become a sort of medical expert since the Miracle on the Hudson and wants the healthcare industry to adopt pilot-like safety checklists for the healthcare industry. It’s estimated up to 200,000 people a year die from medical errors.

The so-called Miracle Pilot says patients die needlessly every day and there’s hardly anything heard about it. If thousands died in a place crash according to Sullenberger, planes would be grounded, airports closed and investigations launched.

In a recent “Politico” report, Sullenberger said the aviation industry and relevant government agencies have been successful in minimizing death by human error. He suggested death by medical error is strikingly common. It’s not always a bad apple but a faulty system that’s to blame.

Studies have shown that second opinions decrease medical errors, save lives, and keep healthcare costs down by preventing unnecessary surgeries and procedures. At SecondOpinions.com, patients all over the world are connected to top American radiology experts and sub-specialists who provide second opinions on medical scans such as MRI and CT scans.

Within as quickly as one hour, you can receive a second opinion from one of our board certified physicians. Patients simply upload original radiological images to a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulated, secure and confidential platform and receive a report in the privacy of their own home or office.

No appointments necessary and for as low as $29 you can have your images read by an expert specialist and subspecialist. Get the peace of mind you deserve and try SecondOpinions.com today.

Second Opinion Brings Good News for Chargers Malcom Floyd

8/20/2013

A second opinion for San Diego Chargers Wide Receiver Malcom Floyd revealed that his knee is sprained. Floyd and his coaches worried he may have torn his ACL a much more complicated injury that could have benched him for the season.

Because there is no structural damage returning to the field depends on how Floyd feels. The Chargers plan to be without their #1 receiver for the rest of the preseason. They are making sure he doesn’t overdo it so he’ll be healthy and ready to perform when the season begins.

Knee sprains are the most common type of sprain. Typically, if you have a lot of pain and swelling it means your sprain is more severe.  However, in most cases sprains can be treated at home if you follow the R.I.C.E. method – Rest, Ice, Compress (with a bandage) and Elevate.

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to have knee and other joint pain. If you want to make sure you have the proper diagnosis, SecondOpinions.com can help.

U.S. trained, board certified specialists and sub-specialists will take a look at your MRI or other radiological scans and give you their expert opinion within as quickly as an hour. There’s no need to travel to a doctor while you’re suffering in pain.

SecondOpinions.com physicians are available 24/7/365 for patients across the globe. Reports start at just $29. You can even get a medical consultation for as low as $49. Why suffer? Get the peace of mind and the treatment you deserve.

Michigan Doctor Misdiagnosed Patients to Collect Medicare Payments

8/19/2013

Did you hear about the Michigan doctor who was reportedly giving cancer treatments to patients who didn’t need them? Dr. Farid Fata has been charged in a $35-million Medicare Scheme and accused or ordering unnecessary hematology and oncology treatments for healthy people.

Dr. Fata allegedly ordered chemotherapy treatments for people whose cancer was in remission or for end of life patients who would not have been helped by such treatments. He did it to rake in payments from Medicare.

If those patients had obtained a second opinion, like experts suggest all patients do after receiving a diagnosis, many if not all would have learned they did not need the treatments Dr. Fata prescribed. A second opinion in this case would have saved them a lot of physical and emotional trauma.

Second opinions can save lives. At SecondOpinions.com, we believe a proper diagnosis is the key to receiving the best care and treatment. You can upload an MRI or CAT scan and our board certified U.S. trained doctors give you their expert opinion.

No appointments needed to get a report from or even a consultation with our specialists and sub-specialists. Reports cost between $29 and $99. Consultations start at $49.

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Packers Bulaga seeks second opinion, will undergo surgery

8/19/2013

It’s not always good news when you get a second opinion. That certainly was the case for Green Bay Packer Bryan Bulaga. The left tackle will now undergo surgery to repair an ACL tear which was a shock to Bulaga and his team mates.

According to the Packers camp, Bulaga seemed to be fine walking around looking uninjured. But the second opinion proved what they all feared. That second opinion also kept him from playing and possibly damaging his knee even further.

Bulaga is the guy charged with protecting quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ blind side. Now he’ll be watching plays from the sideline all season while his knee heals.

ACL tears  are common in athletes who play sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction. The ACL is the anterior cruciate ligament inside your knee joint. Patients often describe feeling a pop when the ligament tears.

Second opinions are absolutely necessary if you receive a diagnosis for an injury or other ailment. At SeoncdOpinions.com we make it affordable for you to have U.S. Trained, board certified specialists and sub specialists take a look at your images and provide their advanced opinion.

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Second Opinion Puts Williams Back in the Game

8/14/2013

The Buffalo Bills are quietly cheering the return of their star pass-rusher Mario Williams. He missed the first three practices because of an injured foot and sat on the sidelines during a game in late July.

The Bills aren’t saying which foot was hurt, how Williams was injured or what diagnosis was given once team docs checked him out. So, Williams went in for a second opinion to find out if his injury would keep him from playing.

According to the website ProFootballTalk.com, Williams was given the all clear to return to the field following that second opinion. That’s an early win for the Bills and Williams in the medical arena!

When an injury knocks you off your game, a second opinion may be just what you need to obtain the proper diagnosis. At SecondOpinions.com, you simply upload your MRI, CT, X-Ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine study and U.S. board-certified, fellowship trained doctors and subspecialist experts, study your images and provide you with their advanced second opinion.

Our proprietary RADIOLOGY-ON-DEMAND® cloud technology delivers radiological reports within as quickly as an hour. No appointments are needed. Our subspecialist expert doctors are available 24/7/365 in all 50 states.

The prices are extremely affordable – reports range from $29.00 -$99.00 apiece. It’s worth it for your health and your peace of mind. Try SecondOpinions.com today!

Hospital Surgery Ratings in Critical Condition

8/13/2013

Most of us would agree going to the hospital can be a scary event. A new report on hospital surgery ratings will give us even more reason to be afraid.

Consumer Reports has rated U.S. hospitals on how patients hold up during and after surgery. This is the first time the popular consumer magazine has tackled this monumental task.

What they found was up to 30% of hospital patients suffer all kinds of complications from surgery like infections, heart attacks and stroke. While hospitals are required to report incidents to some government agencies and submit data to national registries, vital safety information remains off limits to most consumers.

The hospital surgery report also found that mortality and length of stay correlates with complications. Other interesting discoveries included:

  • Big name hospitals don’t always live up to their reputation
  • Urban and rural hospitals can excel
  • Teaching hospitals often fall short
  • Specialty hospitals on average do better than others

The surgery ratings give patients more information so they can make informed choices about which hospitals would be best for surgical procedures. While some improvements have been made including hospitals developing electronic record keeping to better track data, more reform is needed.

Before you agree to undergoing surgery, getting a Second Opinion is in your best interest. At SecondOpinions.com we provide second opinions in all areas of medicine because we feel that getting a proper radiologic diagnosis is the key.

Because of our proprietary RADIOLOGY-ON-DEMAND® cloud technology, we are able to offer second opinions at an affordable price and deliver radiological reports within as quickly as an hour. You simply upload your MRI, CT, X-Ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine study and U.S. board-certified, fellowship trained doctors and subspecialist experts, trained at top American institutions, study your images and provide you with their advanced second opinion.

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Second Opinion for Injured Bengal

8/5/2013

Worried about Andrew Hawkins ankle injury, the Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly seeking a second opinion for the wide receiver. Hawkins was injured during practice last week, an injury he described as a high ankle sprain.

Head Coach Marvin Lewis says the team is getting a second opinion to find out how best to treat the injury. The third slot receiver showed up at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday wearing a protective boot on his left leg and crutches.

Hawkins definitely won’t play this week and the team is not sure he will be ready to suit up for the regular season opener on September 8th against the Chicago Bears.

At SecondOpinions.com, our expert specialists and subspecialists carefully review scans from all types of athletes with all kinds of injuries from ankle sprains to knee strains and shoulder aches.

Patients simply upload MRI, CT, X-Ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine scans and our U.S. board-certified, fellowship trained doctors and subspecialist experts study your images and provide you with their advanced second opinion.

There are no appointments needed at SecondOpinions.com. Patients don’t have to wait days or weeks for a consultation. Our expert physicians are available 24/7/365 to anyone across the globe.

The price ranges from $29.00 -$99.00. Reports are received within as quickly as an hour. And you receive the peace of mind you need and deserve.  Visit SecondOpinions.com.