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Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States, making up 1 out of every 6 deaths due to cardiovascular disease. Over 795,000 people have a stroke in the U.S. each year and for 610,000 of those stroke victims, it was a sudden, unexpected, first-time stroke. Unfortunately, thousands of these stroke victims die…

Most people don’t think twice before taking a prescription medication prescribed by a doctor and filled by a local pharmacist. But surprisingly, nearly 20% of people responding to a Massachusetts survey stated they’d experienced a recent medical error including medication mistakes — one of the most common medical errors. When a patient experiences a medication…