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A precious baby has just entered the world. All seems well. But a silent poison is coursing through the baby’s body: bilirubin. Bilirubin itself isn’t dangerous. But it becomes poisonous when there’s too much of it, leading to kernicterus in neonates.  Neonatal kernicterus is a serious neurological disorder. It’s very rare because it’s highly…

In this article, we’ll discuss “common” labor and delivery complications. But don’t let the word “common” scare you—birth complications aren’t the norm. Most births are successful and uncomplicated. But when there is a wrinkle, it’s most often one of the issues mentioned below. What Are the Most Common Complications During Birth? According to the…

Like an unpredictable storm, preeclampsia can happen without warning. But once a storm starts, measures can be taken to prevent the hazards that follow it, like floods and power outages. Likewise, to prevent serious complications, doctors must treat untreated preeclampsia effectively and promptly. Below, we’ll discuss: What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a condition that…

When your health fails you, you turn to doctors for help. But when doctors fail you, who can you turn to? Look for lawyers specializing in medical malpractice—they’re the kind of attorneys who can help you obtain compensation when you’re injured from a medical mistake.  In 2016, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine said medical…

A prolonged bout of vomiting. Consuming too much alcohol. Running for miles without proper hydration. What do these circumstances have in common? All of them are reasons why someone’s blood sodium levels might sink like a torpedoed ship. The “fix” for low sodium levels is to raise them back up with an intravenous saline…

Did you know that the number one cause of infant brain damage is oxygen deprivation? Sadly, many birth complications can lead to a lack of oxygen. Since babies’ brains are very fragile, even just a few minutes of low or no oxygen can cause irreparable damage. Learn more about how brain damage in babies…

Imagine learning that a product you’ve used and trusted for years has given you cancer. This is the plight of hundreds of US women who have been diagnosed with uterine cancer. What’s to blame for their cancer? Chemical hair straighteners. Recent studies have revealed a concerning link between certain hair straighteners and uterine cancer,…

Children with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy can feel “trapped” in their bodies. They can’t move the way a typical child moves. Speaking is difficult, too. Not to mention eating; even swallowing their favorite foods can be a challenge. Living with SQCP can be incredibly frustrating for kids–and their parents, too! Understanding this condition and…

Imagine waking up from surgery, happy to have a repaired hip—only to find out your surgeon operated on the wrong side. It’s unthinkable, and it almost seems almost impossible. But surgical errors like that happen to thousands of people each year. At least 4,000 in the U.S. each year, to be exact.  Shocking mistakes,…

A diagnosis of HIE changes a baby’s life forever. Families are affected too. They’re on an isolating journey in which the people around them may have never heard of HIE, let alone understand it. This is why HIE awareness is so important. It can offer these families a sense of community, and connect them…