Failure to Provide Emergency Treatment Can Cause Life-Long Disability or Death Placental abruption is relatively uncommon, but when it happens, it can be life-threatening for both mother and child.
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Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death in children. A recent study found everyday consumer products could be leading to higher rates of non-fatal traumatic brain injuries (T.B.I.) in children. Published in the...
Between 1999 to 2016, almost 9,000 children in the United States died from opioid poisoning. Every pediatric age group at least doubled their fatality rate between this time, but what experts are finding most troubling is...
Surgical Errors Can Cause Long-Term Complications in the Central Nervous System You’ve probably heard it said that “there’s no such thing as minor surgery.” It’s true. Every invasive procedure invites the...
Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a new gene therapy that shows promise in fighting multiple sclerosis (MS). Testing the technique in mice, the team found that the treatment was effective in preventing...
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries can be life-altering. Some victims of a TBI are unable to perform simple...
A new study released at the beginning of January this year found that adults with cerebral palsy are at a higher risk for developing mental illnesses. Focusing primarily on depression and anxiety, the study revealed adults...
Every nine-seconds, someone sustains a brain injury in America. It’s estimated that more than 5.3 million people in our country live with the after-effects of a brain injury, but even these staggering numbers pale in...
Oxygen deprivation during labor and delivery is one of the leading causes of birth injuries. The negligent actions of doctors and other medical staff are often the cause of your baby going without oxygen; leading to...
Infant with Factor VIII Deficiency Develops Complications from Circumcision Case Summary This case involves a male infant with no known family history of hemophilia whose parents opted for circumcision. Following the...
The release of the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades show Maryland hospitals could be getting safer. Though the state fell eight spots since the Spring reviews, ranking 38 out of the 49, Maryland ratings have still...
February Is American Heart Month Heart disease does not simply sneak up on a person. There are a number of lifestyle choices and medical conditions that can lead someone to develop heart disease, with some symptoms going...