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Cerebral Palsy Statistics and Risk Factors

babyCerebral palsy is a condition that affects many people throughout the United States, and people who have cerebral palsy will face a lifetime of challenges because of its presence, as there is no cure for it at this time.  However, the medical research community is attempting to learn more about what causes cerebral palsy and how it can be prevented.  One of the ways to begin this task is to learn more about how many people in the United States have cerebral palsy.  From there, potential reasons as to why these people received this diagnosis could help advance this overall learning.

Medical Malpractice Blog

Claims Regarding Psychiatric Medications Can Be Successful

medical-2For many years, people who have been given psychiatric medications have struggled at times to deal with the side effects that they can produce.  Some of these side effects are extremely powerful, and they have even driven people to thoughts and acts of suicide.  Unfortunately, the family members of those who have been given these psychotic medications have often struggled with holding negligent doctors accountable for the harm they have done by providing these powerful medications without providing the proper level of oversight.  That may have all changed in New York with a recent ruling on a case stemming from Syracuse.

Accidents Injury Blog

New York Car Accident Statistics on Slippery Pavement

As we move into the winter months and of course the winter weather, the driving conditions across the state are going to change drastically.  Most people who have spent any time in the state understand that with winter comes new driving challenges that need to be met every day in order for car accidents to be avoided.  Unfortunately, not everyone adjusts to the winter driving environment properly and promptly, and as a result a high number of New York car accidents occur on slippery pavement.

Autism Blog

Study Links Meconium Aspiration Syndrome to Diagnoses of Autism

Clearly, a human being is rarely if ever more vulnerable to harm than when he or she is in the process of being born.  That’s why the medical professionals who oversee the delivery process are so highly trained and highly skilled.  People in this critically important position need to be able to perform at a high level and to react immediately to any sign of trouble so that permanent and debilitating harm can be avoided.  Unfortunately, this is not always what occurs, and when it does not it can lead to dire consequences for the infant.

Medical Malpractice Blog

Medical Malpractice Statistical Estimate Indicate Scope of the Problem

hospitalWhen people become seriously ill or they are seriously injured, they are trusting their health and in many cases their lives with the medical professionals who are overseeing their care.  In the vast majority of these situations, patients have a good experience and they are given the best care possible.  However, that doesn’t mean that mistakes are not made in a medical setting, and unfortunately these mistakes can have dire consequences on the patients who are in need of the proper levels of medical help.  As a result, many people are left wondering what they should do in response to what they feel is medical malpractice.

Medical Malpractice Blog

Suggestions on Handling Medical Malpractice Situations

medical-malpracticeAs we grow up, we are taught to respect and to trust the opinions and recommendations that are given to us by the medical professionals who treat our illnesses and our injuries.  As a result, we are not generally geared towards questioning what’s said, what’s diagnosed and what’s recommended when we encounter medical problems.  While this is usually good advice, as the vast majority of people who receive medical care have a positive experience, the fact of the matter is that doctors, nurses and medical center executives are human like everyone else, which means that they too will make mistakes from time to time.

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