Obtaining the correct diagnosis is crucial to effective medical care. Radiologists are often an important factor in the diagnostic process. The use of medical imaging such as x-rays, MRIs, CTs, ultrasounds, and sonograms by radiologists …
If you’re pregnant and you’ve been in labor for a long period of time or your labor has stalled, there is a chance that your doctor may decide to perform a forceps-assisted delivery. During the …
In the United States, 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely. Premature birth occurs when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies who are born prematurely are at risk for complications and …
Cerebral palsy is a common motor disability in childhood, and it is estimated that 1 in 323 children suffer from the condition. When your child has been identified as having the condition, it is a …
A recent study found that pregnant women who continue to carry pregnancies after they reach full term are more likely to experience stillbirth or newborn death. The study analyzed data regarding over 15 million pregnancies …
According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States are preventable. The report notes that every year, 700 women die …
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a time to spread awareness of this horrible disease that takes the lives of thousands of women every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control …
Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths by far. About 13% of all new cancers are lung cancer. Lung cancer has a very serious prognosis, …
The non-profit Leapfrog Group recently released its biannual Hospital Safety Grades for Spring 2019, and while there were slight improvements over the Fall 2018 grades, many New York City hospitals continue to perform poorly. The …
As doctor’s offices and hospitals move to being paperless, electronic health records are quickly becoming the norm. Electronic health records are a digital version of a patient’s medical history and chart. They should contain detailed …