A trip to the emergency room or an urgent care facility is rarely a good thing. It often means you are suffering from symptoms that are too serious or worrisome to wait until you can get an appointment at your doctor's office. In an ambulatory care center, such as an...
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C-sections come with serious risks
As you prepare to become a mother for the first time or again, you may prepare mentally for the possibility of an emergency C-section. Your goal may be a natural birth, but knowing that complications can occur, you probably keep this possibility in the back of your...
What is hypoxia? When could it be linked to negligence?
If you've ever taken a basic biology or anatomy course, you no doubt learned about the important role oxygen plays in healthy development of the human brain and how necessary it is for daily life function. Hypoxia is a condition where a region of the body is deprived...
Signs something could be wrong during pregnancy and delivery?
If this is your first baby, you are probably feeling a bit nervous about the birth process. Even if you have several other children, no two pregnancies or birth experiences are exactly the same. So, although you're a veteran mother, you might still feel anxious as you...
What happens when an unlicensed trucker causes a crash?
Truck drivers are some of the most regulated drivers on the road. Despite these facts, many people fear sharing the road with these larger vehicles. While riding next to trucks is generally safe, it’s the horror stories of accidents involving motor vehicles and...
Most common types of medical malpractice
Health care is the fastest growing industry in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Analysts predict that more than 4 million jobs will be created in the 10-year period ending in 2022.However, while the industry is booming, trust in...
Safety tips to avoid accidents as commercial truck driver
As you are moving down the road on your 11th to 14th consecutive hour of driving, your eyes may get a little heavy and your reaction time may be a little slower. These six safety tips below are a smart guide for both new and experienced commercial drivers to...
Birth injury: The causes and how you can improve your odds
It’s a stressful feeling knowing you can’t do much to help your child. This is the feeling associated with a birth-related injury. The costs associated with birth injuries are scary enough. The total costs associated with hearing loss near $400,000 and...
How incomplete medical records lead to misdiagnosis
Medical records are a vital tool in managing your health and helping the healthcare professionals you work with make accurate diagnoses. They let doctors know what medications you are taking, past problems and procedures, and vital data that can help them determine...
Report calls on DOT to address truck underride accidents
A federal government report has called the Department of Transportation (DOT) to do more to research and prevent truck underride accidents. This report comes out shortly after lawmakers introduced a piece of legislation to require truck manufacturers to include rear,...



