Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a type of birth injury that occurs when a newborn breathes a mixture of meconium (the baby’s first stool) and amniotic fluid into the lungs...
Introduction Surgery is supposed to help patients heal, restore mobility, or even save lives. While most procedures are successful, sometimes preventable mistakes occur in the operating room. When that happens,...
The day your child is born should be one of the happiest of your life. But when a birth injury occurs, that joy can be replaced by fear, confusion, and...
When a newborn is injured during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, the consequences can be heartbreaking. What should be a joyous moment can quickly turn into a lifetime of uncertainty, stress,...
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...
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...
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...