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Can Exposure to Mercury Lead to Autism?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 7th, 2016 in Autism Blog

There’s a new report pointing to a possible link between mercury exposure and autism. We’ll discuss the findings in this entry. The Study at a Glance A team of 9 scientists from prominent Egyptian...

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How Did a 10-Minute Delay in Treatment Lead to $9 Million Settlement?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 5th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog, Cerebral Palsy Blog

A 10-minute delay by an inexperienced doctor before rushing an expectant mother into an emergency cesarean section birth has led to her child developing cerebral palsy. As a result, the hospital has paid a...

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Lead Toxicity and Associated Health Problems

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on December 5th, 2016 in Blog

Lead toxicity is a source of grave health concern for people. Regardless of how it enters the body—be it through inhalation, blood absorption or oral consumption—the effects tend to remain the same. When lead...

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Beware of Dangerous Autism “Miracle Cure”

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 2nd, 2016 in Autism Blog

A product being touted as a cure for autism is actually extremely dangerous. The product goes by a host of names, including Miracle Mineral Solution, Master Mineral Solution or merely MMS. A host of...

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Can Cooling Therapy Prevent Brain Injuries in Infants?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 30th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog

In this article, we’ll share information about cooling therapy – a fairly simple and relatively inexpensive way to treat infants who experience a lack of oxygen, reducing their chances of developing severe brain damage....

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Cerebral Palsy – The Non-Genetic Causes

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on November 29th, 2016 in Cerebral Palsy Blog

Cerebral Palsy, commonly referred to as CP, is a medical condition that’s diagnosed by a neurologist or a medical practitioner through tests such as MRI. These tests reveal brain malformations and injuries that take...

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How Safe Are Epidurals?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 28th, 2016 in Birth Injury Blog

Among many mothers, epidural anesthesia is one of the most popular forms of pain relief during labor. However, there are risks that come with epidurals. We’ll examine a few of them here. How Does...

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Common Birth Injuries That May Result From Medical Malpractice

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on November 23rd, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

Although not all birth injuries are the results of medical malpractice, there are some which could easily have been avoided. From the mental and emotional trauma that your child has to face throughout life...

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5 Things That Can Trigger Legal Action Against Nursing Homes

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 23rd, 2016 in Elder Abuse

A Chicago nursing home is facing more than $100,000 in penalties for failing to monitor five of their residents who overdosed on drugs. While many people may typically think of physical abuse as being...

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Why Are More Mothers Dying Right After Birth?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on November 21st, 2016 in Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

medical malpractice, hospital negligence

Harlem Hospital in New York City is facing a medical malpractice lawsuit from the husband of a woman who died mere hours after prematurely giving birth. Additional reports tell us that this case and...

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