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What Are the Signs of Fetal Distress?

February 12, 2021

Common signs your baby is in distress in the womb include heart rate irregularities, decreased fetal movement, intense cramping (in the mother), vaginal bleeding (in...

Wrong-Site Surgery: What You Need to Know

February 6, 2021

What is wrong-site surgery? Wrong-site surgery occurs when the surgeon operates on the wrong side of the patient’s body or on the wrong body part,...

Vacuum Extraction Delivery: What Expecting Mothers Should Know

January 27, 2021

Vacuum extraction is a process used during labor that applies a suction cup to the baby’s head and helps “suck” the baby out of the...

Can You Sue a Doctor for a Flu Misdiagnosis?

January 19, 2021

It is possible to successfully sue a doctor for a flu diagnosis if (i) the doctor’s misdiagnosis represented professional negligence and (ii) the misdiagnosis caused...

What Are the Stages of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy?

January 6, 2021

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a catch-all term for brain damage in newborn babies caused by oxygen deprivation and insufficient blood flow. The Sarnat Staging Scale...

What Are the Signs of Umbilical Cord Compression?

December 27, 2020

As a new or expecting parent, ensuring that your child is healthy and safe is one of your top priorities. You expect it to be...

How Abnormal Fetal Lie or Malpresentation Is Identified

December 19, 2020

When a fetus is in the womb, its positioning can greatly impact the risk of complications arising during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. In the majority...

What Causes Medical Errors in Cardiology?

December 6, 2020

The primary causes of medical errors in cardiology include diagnostic errors, a substandard performance of treatment, surgical errors, medication errors, inadequate record-keeping, and staff communication...

What Are The Long-Term Effects of Auto Accidents?

November 27, 2020

The long-term effects of auto vehicle accidents can be subdivided into property damage, medical expenses, psychological disturbances, and financial losses. A strong car crash accident...

How Much Compensation Can I Claim for Cerebral Palsy?

November 19, 2020

A cerebral palsy is a group of movement disorders that can begin early in childhood and impact the rest of a child’s life. As a...