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You don’t go to a gym to get weak. Or to a restaurant to leave hungry. In the same way, you certainly don’t go to a hospital to get sick. But sometimes, going to the hospital can leave you worse for the wear—if you’re a victim of medical negligence. Medical negligence is a major issue in…

Marginal cord insertion is one of those lesser-known terms that might make you raise an eyebrow. But understanding it is important, especially if you or a family member is pregnant. In this post, we’ll break it down and explore the marginal cord insertion risks and complications, as well as how it’s diagnosed and treated. Plus,…

“Sepsis” sounds like a villain from a superhero movie. In a way, it is. It’s a life-threatening condition where your body’s immune system goes haywire while trying to fight an infection. Sepsis is a serious medical emergency. So it’s important to understand the stages of sepsis to catch it early and avoid serious complications. We’ll…

When your child has a lifelong condition like cerebral palsy, you want to know as soon as possible. So you might wonder, “Can cerebral palsy be detected before birth?” The answer is complicated. The American Pregnancy Association says about 70% of cerebral palsy cases develop from events that happen before birth. But there’s no pre-birth…

Imagine trying to bring a spoon to your mouth, only for your hand to jerk away as if it has a mind of its own. It might sound like science fiction, but this is a reality for those with athetoid cerebral palsy. Athetoid movements, which are often involuntary, can turn everyday tasks into major challenges.…

How long do you have to sue a doctor after surgery? That’s the million-dollar question for anyone who was harmed by a doctor’s negligence during surgery. Why? Because if you don’t file a lawsuit in time, you could potentially miss out on millions of dollars worth of compensation.  Keep reading to find out what the…