Most expectant mothers would prefer not to have a Caesarian section (C-section) delivery when giving birth. A C-section is a surgical procedure that requires cutting through the mother’s abdominal wall and uterus. As such, it carries a longer recov…
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When you think of medical emergencies, heart attacks rank pretty high on the list. Hospitals think so, too, which is why people suspected of having a heart attack are given priority in the emergency department. The medical term for a heart attack is…
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The umbilical cord is, quite literally, a baby’s lifeline during pregnancy. The fetus depends on delivery of oxygen and nutrients via the umbilical cord, as well as the cord’s transportation of carbon dioxide, urea, and other waste products to th…
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Intubation is a common medical procedure. When intubating a patient, medical professionals insert a tube, called an endotracheal tube, into the patient’s trachea (airway). The tube helps to keep the airway open for oxygen delivery and removal of ca…
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If you have been injured by the negligence of your medical provider, you are understandably concerned about what the future holds, including how you will get the care you need, pay your bills, and support yourself and your family. In some cases, the…
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If you believe that you were injured by a medical provider’s negligence, you may have a valid claim for medical malpractice. The only way to know for sure is to meet with a medical malpractice attorney so that they can evaluate your case. Most atto…
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Most people who have experienced medical malpractice have never been in a position to file a medical malpractice lawsuit before. That often means that what they “know” about medical malpractice comes from what they’ve seen online, or heard from…
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By definition, any case of medical malpractice involves a bad medical outcome. But not every bad outcome in medicine means that medical malpractice was involved. If you have received medical treatment and things didn’t go the way you expected (or h…
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Everyone who is expecting a baby hopes for a healthy pregnancy and an uncomplicated delivery. Most of the time, that’s exactly what happens. But in some cases, complications can happen that lead to challenges during the pregnancy and a difficult bi…
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Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a devastating birth injury; if your child has been diagnosed, you are no doubt wondering what the future holds for them, and how you can help them live the best and fullest life possible. In this blog post, we…
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