The Risk of Forceps-assisted Deliveries
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 …
November is Prematurity Awareness Month
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 …
Was My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Preventable?
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 …
Longer Pregnancies Lead to Increased Risk of Stillbirth
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 …
CDC Says More Than Half of Pregnancy-related Deaths are Preventable
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 …
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
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 Misdiagnosis
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, …
New York City Hospitals in Poor State According to Safety Grades
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 …
Medical Malpractice and Electronic Health Records
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 …
Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis
A timely diagnosis of a medical condition can be the first step on the road to recovery. A misdiagnosis, however, can lead to complications, setbacks, and even death. This is especially true in the case …