For many people who make the decision to undergo spinal surgery, the hope is that the procedure will finally bring an end to the longstanding nightmare of limited mobility, crippling pain and failed treatment regimens. In other words, they just want to feel like they can go back to living a normal life once the […]
More people here in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation are becoming committed to living healthier lifestyles. For some this means making a conscious effort to eat better foods while for others it also means incorporating more exercise into their daily routine. While this focus on self-improvement is laudable and will undoubtedly translate into a reduced […]
The next time you go to the local grocery store to pick up a few items for dinner, ride the bus home from work or stop to fill up your gas tank, take a careful look around you. Chances are very good that you’ll see someone clad in the unmistakable garb of health care workers […]
There has been a growing debate over the course of the last few years over the safety of power morcellation in laparoscopic hysterectomies and laparoscopic myomectomies, two minimally invasive surgical procedures in which the uterus and uterine fibroids are removed respectively. For those unfamiliar with laparoscopic power morcellation, it essentially involves a surgeon using an […]
As much as couples may try to get themselves ready for the birthing process, the simple truth is that — absent one parent having an M.D. — there is virtually no way that they can prepare for every possible medical outcome. Indeed, while expecting parents may have some understanding of certain birth injuries, there are […]
When hospitals are negligent and make mistakes, patients get hurt and often have legitimate medical malpractice claims against the hospital, clinic, or medical professional who was responsible. Experts say that most of the medical mistakes that are made in hospitals across the United States are avoidable. Because of this, many hospital administrations are beginning new […]
Last time, we discussed how the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently reached a decision that could stand to reverse the longstanding legal precedent of not allowing passengers to bring medical malpractice lawsuits against cruise lines. The case in question involves a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against Royal Caribbean by the family members of […]
Given the sub-zero temperatures and snowfall that much of the nation endured last week, it wouldn’t be surprising if travel agents started fielding many more calls about booking cruises to tropical destinations in the coming days. While a few weeks onboard a cruise ship might be just the cure for the winter blues, those who […]
Last time, we discussed how the go-to treatment of choice for many people coping with a particularly nasty cold or the flu is over-the-counter medications containing acetaminophen, which is effective in reducing both fever and pain. We also discussed how cold and flu sufferers need to exercise care when using these types of medications, as […]
Even though the holidays are officially over, we still have a very long winter season ahead of us. Indeed, much of the nation still has to contend with several months of falling snow and frigid temperatures. This is not to mention the health concerns that typically arise during this time of the year, including colds […]
