Sometimes childbirth does not go as expected. Despite your efforts at pushing, the baby may not progress through the birth canal. When this occurs, the doctor may need to intervene. According to the Mayo Clinic, vacuum-assisted delivery is a way to help guide the baby...
This blog recently discussed the serious consequences of misdiagnosis. It is helpful for victims of medical malpractice to be familiar with the different ways misdiagnosis can harm them and the different ways the legal process can help protect them. Different types of...
Tonsil cancer is one of several serious cancers that can affect a person’s throat and mouth. The National Institute of Health reports that incidences of tonsil cancer are on the rise. One explanation for this increase is an association between a diagnosis of tonsil...
You have control over what happens to your body. That's important to remember in the medical context because doctors shouldn't be providing you with treatment without obtaining informed consent. Informed consent is given when you agree to a course of treatment, but...
Expectant mothers and fathers want more than anything a healthy, happy baby – a baby they can hold, kiss, nurture and love. Fortunately, the hopes of the vast majority of parents are fulfilled. Unfortunately, the hopes and dreams of some parents turn into nightmares...
You are worried about your new baby. As beautiful as he is, something does not seem right. He seems slower to respond to things than your daughter was. The terrible thought crosses your mind that he may have suffered a birth injury, which damaged his brain. A constant...
The nerves that run between the shoulders and the neck are known as the brachial plexus, and some babies suffer injuries to these nerves during the labor and delivery process. This happens in approximately one to three births out of every 1,000. In each of these...
Prescription medications are often the fastest and most convenient solution to modern medical issues. Physicians can prescribe drugs that help lower your cholesterol, reduce your likelihood of a blood clot and even balance out your moods. With all of those potential...
Telemedicine and e-visits with doctors becoming increasingly popular. Patients need to be cautious, however. E-medicine is a tradeoff: You get the convenience of a visit with your doctor without leaving your home. However, you lose the personal interaction that could...
Quite a few medical conditions are progressive, which means they actually get worse over time. The sooner someone identifies their symptoms and secures an accurate diagnosis from their physician, the more treatment options that may be available and the better their...
