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Have you used “bioidentical” hormone therapy pellets? Were you promised a “fountain of youth” but wound up with something else entirely? Have you suffered from medical problems or injuries that occurred after trying testosterone or estrogen “optimization”? If so,...
Life has many milestones, and few are as exciting as expecting a baby. But both the pregnancy and delivery processed also result in their share of risks. One of these is the risk of an injury to a fetal or infant brain. In fact, studies show that nearly 8 out of 1000...
The experience of a birth injury can be devastating and overwhelming for parents. Coping with the emotional, physical and practical aspects of such a situation can lead to significant stress. Failing to address this stress can lead to challenging impacts for parents...
Women give birth in all sorts of places and ways, yet most in the U.S. will give birth in a hospital, under the supervision of a medical team. Sometimes the doctors spot something that makes them decide to intervene for the safety of the mother and child. While they...
Since accurate medical diagnosis plays a vital role in proper treatment and patient well-being, a failure to diagnose can have severe consequences. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have estimated that diagnostic errors might be responsible...
Cerebral palsy is often a concern for parents and caregivers, especially when it comes to understanding the causes and potential negligence associated with the condition. It is a group of neurological disorders that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. ...
A common complaint from people with disabilities of all kinds is that they face a surprising amount of ignorance regarding how their disability does – or doesn’t – affect other aspects of their health. In focus groups, some doctors have admitted that they’d rather not...
The death of a family member is always hard, but especially so when the person died unnecessarily -- that is, they would still be alive except for someone else's negligence. Then the grief and sense of loss are compounded by the feeling that your family has suffered...
Having a dog around can be a source of comfort or security. However, sometimes the animals people spend their lives with can turn vicious with little warning or provocation. When dogs become aggressive toward people, they can potentially inflict serious injuries....
Among the many potential risks that even healthy women have during pregnancy is the possibility of suffering a stroke. Some 20% of women who suffer a stroke before they’re 35 are pregnant. The overall risk of having a stroke during your pregnancy, delivery or soon...