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After receiving a serious blow to the head, you may have already gone for a checkup. If the doctor saw no swelling, bleeding or visible signs of injury, they may have said everything looked normal. However, this checkup may not have revealed deeper problems in your...
Brain injuries caused by oxygen deprivation represent some of the most serious birth complications families might face. Your newborn's developing brain requires constant oxygen to grow and function properly. When this oxygen supply gets interrupted during pregnancy,...
Nursing home neglect is a relatively common issue. Understaffing may force nursing home professionals to split their attention among too many residents. Burnout combined with low wages can leave workers struggling to find the motivation to be as efficient and...
Families may decide to move aging loved ones into nursing homes because of their medical support needs. Cognitive decline or dementia can make it all but impossible to meet an older adult's needs at home. Medication can also be difficult for an older adult or their...
There are many concerning birth injuries that can affect a child's life. Many people are familiar with cerebral palsy, which may begin during birth or in utero. Fewer people are familiar with Erb's palsy. Also known as Erb-Duchenne paralysis and brachial plexus palsy,...
Most families return home from a hospital birth with a healthy newborn. However, occasionally things go wrong. Some children enter the world with congenital abnormalities. Others suffer significant medical setbacks because they have birth injuries. Birth injuries are...
Swimming at the lake or visiting a local pool can be a great way to beat the heat during the summer. Aquatic activities are popular among people of all ages. People tend to take for granted that a trip to the lake, a water park or an aquatic activity center should be...
One of the most frustrating things people can encounter in the doctor’s office is when the physician doesn’t believe them. They come in with certain concerns, seeking medical solutions. But the doctor ignores them, doesn’t take them seriously, or even implies that...
Medical personnel present in a delivery room are supposed to provide assistance to better ensure a safe and smooth delivery process. However, not all personnel are as keen as they need to be, and sometimes avoidable medical errors lead to birth injuries. Birth...
Parents planning for the birth of a child often eagerly await their arrival. They may have very few specific hopes other than a healthy birth. Unfortunately, for a small percentage of families, an infant comes into the world already struggling with medical challenges....