Why is it that we can invest so much time in minor online purchases, yet rarely give a thought to the hospital we trust for our well-being and that of our loved ones? In certain situations, the closest hospital is the probably the only option. The rest of the time, we have a choice. It …
In the womb, we get fresh oxygen from our mothers through the placenta. Once we are born, our newborn lungs miraculously take over. Sometimes, however, this transition does not go smoothly, a condition called persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN for short). In cases of PPHN, blood does not flow into the baby’s lungs like it should, …
The FDA publishes a public list of the devices that have been recalled for safety. In 2020 there were 23 devices that were recalled. If you or a loved one had a medical procedure using one of these devices and there were significant complications leading to a serious injury or death, you should contact an …
A forceps delivery might be considered if the mother is in labor and the baby has descended into the birth canal headfirst, but she is not able to push the baby out. Forceps are specially designed tongs, which are used to grasp the baby by the head and gently pull the baby through the birth …
When an emergency responder, EMT, or paramedic misplaces a breathing tube (also known as an esophageal intubation), the results can be devastating. If the error is not recognized and corrected quickly enough, a misplaced breathing tube can quickly turn fatal, causing the patient to suffocate when air is routed to the stomach instead of the …
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a database that was unavailable to the public for approximately 20 years. The now-online database revealed information on medical devices with a history of hazardous effects. During the period in which the database was hidden from consumers, device manufacturers were able to report defects and injuries to the …
In the past, effective and safe birth control options were very limited for some women, especially those without adequate health insurance. One of the most dangerous options was a permanent birth control implant called Essure, produced by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. This implant spawned an estimated 16,000 personal injury lawsuits, with thousands more women reporting …
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