Before delving deep into the intricacies of a surgical timeout, it's essential to understand the nature of surgeries. These are complex procedures requiring coordination among multiple healthcare professionals. Every step is crucial because there's little room for...
Thousands of driving accidents occur every day – many of which lead to fatal or long-term injuries. There are some types of drivers that may cause more accidents than others. Here’s what you may need to watch out for: Distracted drivers Anyone can be distracted...
In today’s fast-paced world, where connectivity is at one’s fingertips, distracted driving has become a particularly alarming concern. The pervasive use of smartphones and other digital devices has led to a significant increase in car crashes caused by drivers who are...
Earlier this year, the death of 32-year-old track-and-field star Tori Bowie put the issue of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in pregnant women in the spotlight. The conditions, which are relatively rare, are becoming less so – particularly in Black women. Eclampsia was...
A hospital should be a place of healing and recovery. However, for some patients, a stay in the hospital can lead to an unexpected and potentially life-threatening consequence - hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). HAIs are alarmingly common, affecting millions of...
The birth of a new baby should be a wonderful, happy time for the whole family. We trust healthcare professionals to deliver babies safely which, most of the time, is the case. Unfortunately, there are occasions where the result of professional negligence is a...
When you have unusual symptoms and visit a doctor, you trust they will diagnose the particular condition and treat it. Unfortunately, this may not be your experience. Medical errors, including failures to diagnose and misdiagnoses, can occur. These two mistakes can...
Expectant parents spend months looking forward to the day they can welcome a little one into their lives. Their thoughts are filled with milestones and all the memories they'll create. The child's delivery usually goes smoothly, and a few days later, the new family...
If you’ve suffered a serious dog bite, you could end up facing some extensive medical bills. If the dog belonged to a stranger or neighbor who was walking them off-leash, you likely wouldn’t hesitate to make sure they compensated you for your losses. That could...
Drivers and passengers have very little head protection when driving. In an accident, the airbag may go off, but that may only absorb some of the shock from an accident. If a driver’s or passenger's head is injured in a collision, they could suffer from a traumatic...