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An episiotomy is a cut made to the vagina during childbirth, often causing birth injuries. The practice has a long history and was thought to aid in delivery by widening the opening for the baby’s head, but studies have proven that episiotomies are dangerous...
Patients who suffer an injury or illness as a result of substandard medical care may be eligible for compensation. It can be difficult to know where to start, especially as they try to continue their recovery. The Edwardsville medical malpractice lawyers are here to...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a closer look at reports of health problems linked to breast implants. Doctors and manufacturers have been dismissing these reports for years, but the number of claims of injury or illness has reached a tipping...
The digitization of medical records was supposed to reduce medical errors, save money, and provide patients with a way to have quick and easy access to their medical histories. Yet, 10 years after its implementation, the system has not produced the intended positive effects....
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) provide lifesaving medical care in the critical moments between when an injury occurs and the patient’s arrival at a hospital. These practitioners must act quickly, and their interventions can make the difference between a full recovery and permanent...
Surgical procedures may be necessary to treat many types of medical conditions, but they come with several risks. Proper planning and safety precautions can help minimize these risks and maximize the patient’s chances for success. At many teaching hospitals, however, it has become common...
Stryker has recalled over 13,000 Lifepak 15 monitors/defibrillator units amid 58 complaints and reports of six fatalities associated with malfunctioning equipment. The defibrillator machine delivers an electronic shock to the heart during a cardiac emergency. The malfunction of the Lifepak 15 defibrillators delays the...