While people understand and appreciate that medication errors can happen, the majority nevertheless dismiss this danger, thinking that no such mistake could ever be made at their trusted neighborhood pharmacy or that they are too diligent to ever fall victim to such a medical mistake. While this viewpoint is perhaps not altogether unsurprising, it’s nevertheless […]
In the previous two posts, our blog has discussed some basic background information about heart attacks, including the symptoms, the reasons why people delay securing the necessary treatment, and why it’s so important to get to the hospital as soon as possible if any of the aforementioned symptoms manifest themselves. The unfortunate reality, however, is […]
Last time, our blog began providing some basic background information on the risks posed by heart attacks, a condition the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says strikes an estimated 715,000 Americans each year. In today’s post, we’ll continue to examine this important topic, including why it’s so important to secure immediate treatment if you […]
Every year, thousands of people throughout Pennsylvania — and many more across the nation — endure unimaginable pain and fear due to the onset of a sudden heart attack. The good news is that thanks to medical advancements, the proper treatment administered in the proper timeframe can greatly reduce the risk of a heart attack […]
While it may sound more like urban myth than reality, the fact is that surgical teams can — and do — leave foreign objects inside a person’s body after an operation. Indeed, previous studies have found that foreign objects are left behind in roughly one out of every 5,500 to 7,000 procedures. While this may […]
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that roughly one out of every eight babies in the U.S. are born prematurely, meaning they are born prior to the passage of 37 weeks of pregnancy. Put another way, this translates into roughly 500,000 premature births across the nation every year. While the Mayo […]
Over five million infants and children undergo some type of surgical procedure here in the U.S. every year. While the overwhelming majority of these operations proceed as planned, there are always certain dangers present when this demographic is on the operating table. Research has shown that the use of anesthesia among pediatric patients can be […]
In today’s post, we’ll continue exploring some basic background information about brachial plexus birth palsy — or BPBP– a condition that affects anywhere from one to two of every 1,000 babies born here in the U.S., and which can frequently be traced to medical negligence during the delivery. Please see our previous post to learn […]
When parents receive the devastating news that their child has been diagnosed with something called brachial plexus birth palsy — or BPBP– their minds are understandably flooded with a host of questions: What is BPBP? How did it happen? What does this mean for my child? Can it be treated? In recognition of this reality, […]
It goes without saying that stress is a reality of life for the thousands of women and men who make their living in the health care sector. This is especially true for those doctors, nurses, medical assistants, technicians and other personnel who work in the emergency department, where helping critically injured or terminally ill patients […]
