Every medical procedure comes with a certain degree of risk. Some are riskier than others, including major heart surgery and an invasive procedure to remove a brain tumor. However, even minor medical procedures can cause serious health complications if something goes wrong. Prior to any type of surgery or medical procedure, the patient will be » Read More

The childbirth process should be a joyous time for new parents who have been anticipating their baby’s arrival for months. However, when something goes wrong during the childbirth process that causes the baby to suffer a brain injury, the feelings of joy and anticipation can quickly turn to fear, worry, and heartache. Depending on the » Read More

Planning, anticipating, and experiencing a pregnancy can be one of the most joyous events in a woman’s life. However, when something unexpected occurs during the pregnancy or during the delivery process, it can cause a range of complications that can affect the health of the mother or the baby, or both. Although some complications are » Read More

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an intestinal disease that can be devastating for premature infants. The wall of the large intestine, the colon, becomes infected and inflamed and can lead to perforations that allow spillage of stool into the baby’s abdomen. The result can be a massive and fatal infection if symptoms are not recognized and » Read More

Each year, 30 million children are sent to the emergency room for a range of illnesses and personal injury. For both the children and their parents, this can be an extremely stressful and overwhelming experience, particularly if the illness or injury is serious or life-threatening. The last thing parents expect to have happen is for » Read More

When a patient seeks medical attention for a health concern, he or she should expect that the health care provider is going to conduct a thorough examination, accurately diagnose the problem, and proceed with an effective treatment protocol. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. In the United States, medical mistakes are the third leading cause » Read More

Even the most routine eye surgery can be very daunting if there is even the slightest chance that something could go wrong. The prospect of losing one’s eyesight or suffering other irreparable damage to one’s eyes can be devastating. Every medical procedure comes with a certain degree of risk, and eye surgeries are no different. » Read More

Having a baby is a special moment for any family. However, this special moment can be tarnished when a child sustains an injury during birth. This is especially true if the injury is the result of a doctor’s negligence, termed medical malpractice. Doctors are responsible for ensuring that both the mother and the baby are » Read More

Medical errors are responsible for up to 98,000 deaths in the United States each year. To put that in perspective, more people in this country die of medical errors than from car accidents or breast cancer. As patients, people put their trust in health care providers who are responsible for their care. However, doctors, nurses, » Read More

Most pregnancies progress without any major complications or health risks. If complications do arise, the health care provider will likely run a series of tests and recommend the best course of treatment. Oftentimes, thanks to the innovations in medical technology and the advances in prenatal care, the health complication can be treated, and the remainder » Read More