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After undergoing a surgical procedure or operation, the last thing a patient needs is to suffer an infection. Post-operative site infections can be serious and even life-threatening, especially if they lead to sepsis – an extreme…

Med spas are growing in popularity as both men and women discover the benefits of medical care combined with spa services. Med spas offer medical-grade aesthetic procedures in a relaxing spa setting. Unfortunately, not all med…

Medical malpractice is a problem that pervades hospitals and health care centers around the United States. Patients assume their doctors are careful and will take all the proper steps when providing care. Unfortunately, health care providers…

Shoulder dystocia is a condition that can occur during childbirth when one or both of the infant’s shoulders get stuck in the birth canal, behind the mother’s pubic bone. If not handled correctly, shoulder dystocia can…

Medical malpractice, or the negligent mistakes of a medical provider, can cause serious patient injuries, including damage to a victim’s spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries are extremely serious and can cause medical conditions that may last…

Nerve damage can cause long-term or chronic pain, paralysis, loss of sensation, muscle weakness, and other major medical problems. When a doctor makes a mistake  resulting in harm to a patient’s nerves or nervous system, it…

Birth injuries can cause serious child disabilities. Detecting the warning signs of a birth injury as early as possible is critical for the overall health and well-being of the infant. Early detection and intervention can potentially…

The brachial plexus is a group of nerves located in the shoulder that is responsible for sending movement and sensory signals to the arm and hand. A brachial plexus injury is a common type of birth…

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. However, many types of cancer are treatable when detected and diagnosed early. Unfortunately, delayed cancer diagnosis occurs more often than it should and…

Gastric bypass surgery is a type of bariatric or weight-loss surgery. It is an invasive procedure where a surgeon makes changes to the stomach and small intestine to alter the way the patient digests and absorbs…