A new report from the CDC highlights the risks of cosmetic surgery medical malpractice. Three women who thought they were being given a soft-tissue filler injection at a cosmetic clinic recently ended up suffering kidney failure, resulting in hospitalization and dialysis treatment. The CDC has cautioned… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
May 10, 2008 | 1 Comment
On any highway, at any time of day or night, you will find big trucks sharing the road with passenger size cars. Interstate hauling by 18-wheel tractor trailers is one of the main methods of transporting goods in the United States. However, these big trucks are… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
May 3, 2008 | 1 Comment
As summer nears, parents of children with cerebral palsy may become concerned that their child will regress or lose some of the skills they developed during the school year. Cerebral palsy summer camps are offered in many places throughout the country to help enhance skills and… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
April 2, 2008 | No Comments
NBC's Today Show recently reported on the story about a toddler with cerebral palsy, who experienced dramatic improvements in his disability following an experimental procedure involving a stem cell transplant. While still an unproven treatment, this provides hope that some children may be able to recover… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
March 26, 2008 | 37 Comments
Preeclampsia is a serious medical condition which can occur in pregnant women. If a doctor, nurse or medical provider, fails to follow the proper standard of medical care, they may miss warning signs and fail to properly treat pre-eclampsia. This may lead to a premature delivery,… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
March 20, 2008 | 1 Comment
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of cerebral palsy may be higher than previous estimates. A report released last week suggests that about 3.6 out of every 1,000 eight year old children, or about 1 in 278,… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
March 11, 2008 | No Comments
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine recently reported on the impact special safety procedures can have on the risk of obstetrical errors. Medical mistakes during the course of childbirth could result in devastating and potentially fatal injuries for a mother or newborn child. The simple safety… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
February 18, 2008 | No Comments
A new study indicates that giving an infusion of Epsom salts to a pregnant woman who has gone into early labor could greatly reduce the premature baby's cerebral palsy risk. Cerebral palsy is a serious disorder which could permanently impact movement control and muscle coordination throughout… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
February 5, 2008 | No Comments
The new movie "Awake", starring Hayden Christensen, portrays the horrifying and painful effects of anesthesia awareness, which occurs when a patient is awake during surgery, yet unable to tell the doctors or nurses about the pain they are experiencing. Unfortunately, for as many as 30,000 people… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
December 28, 2007 | 3 Comments
A new technique used by some hospitals in Great Britain may prove to be an important breakthrough in preventing brain damage which could result from a traumatic birth. A brain chilling cap is used after some deliveries where the birth was delayed or the baby's brain was… Read More
By Donald Saiontz
December 18, 2007 | No Comments