You go to the hospital to get well, so it may surprise you to learn you may contract serious illnesses, including central line-associated bloodstream infections, while hospitalized. Also known as CLASBIs, such infections may occur if germs access your bloodstream through a central line. They may cause fever, soreness, sickness and, in some cases, death. […]
When people stay in a hospital, they rely on the staff members to give them the right medication. Sometimes, though, medication errors happen and these can be harmful for people’s health. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a medication error can result in hospitalization. Some people may develop a disability. Additionally, babies may […]
During the birth of your child, you may have noticed the doctor using forceps on you and your baby to assist with delivery. This instrument is often only used once a mother has pushed for a while already, and it can be improperly used. If you noticed various health concerns after or during delivery, it […]
People visit doctors and other medical professionals to improve their health and correct a problem. In most cases, the end result is a healthier patient or at least a clarification of the condition. In other situations, though, a patient’s condition worsens due to an error in treatment or a missed diagnosis; these errors can lead […]
While the urban roads of New York are dangerous enough to navigate, this does not mean drivers can relax when on rural roads. In some cases, drivers need to exercise even more caution in the countryside, and the reasons are as follows. Rural roads pose several hazards. For example, animals from homes, which are situated […]
Shoulder dystocia is a birth injury that can cause serious problems for a mother and her child. During labor and delivery, shoulder dystocia happens when one or both of a baby’s shoulders get stuck in the mother’s pelvis. It is estimated to occur in .2 to 3% of births in New York and around the […]
