Timely detection of breast cancer can dramatically increase a patient’s chance of survival and reduce the need for invasive treatment. But when a healthcare provider fails to recognize the signs...
When a nursing home resident with dementia or cognitive decline goes missing, the outcome can be devastating. Nursing home wandering injuries and elopement incidents—situations where a resident leaves their designated...
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the most severe and life-altering types of birth injuries. It occurs when a newborn’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen and blood flow during...
Chiropractic care is a popular alternative treatment option for patients experiencing musculoskeletal pain, particularly involving the back, neck, and spine. When practiced properly, chiropractic adjustments can offer relief and improve...
Choking is a silent but deadly risk in nursing homes—one that is often overlooked until tragedy strikes. Elderly residents, especially those with neurological disorders, physical impairments, or cognitive decline, are...
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to move, maintain posture, control muscle coordination, and may affect learning, hearing, thinking and other nervous system functions....
Preventable medical errors remain one of the most serious challenges facing the American healthcare system today. According to the authors of Medical Error Reduction and Prevention, over 200,000 patient deaths...
Children are among the most vulnerable patients in our healthcare system, and when they are harmed due to medical negligence, the consequences can be devastating—for both the child and their...
Losing a loved one is never easy—but when the death occurs in a nursing home under circumstances involving neglect, abuse, or inadequate care, families are left with far more than...
The birth of a child should be a joyous milestone for any family—but when medical professionals fail to uphold their responsibilities during labor and delivery, the results can be traumatic....