stillbirth

Allergen Breast Implants are the Subject of Worldwide Recall

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Now banned worldwide, textured breast implants are linked with the occurrence of a rare cancer in women. The number of women undergoing breast augmentation in the United States continues to rise. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), breast augmentation led the list of cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2017. In that year … Continued

birth injuries

Cause for Alarm? When Should You Be Concerned About Birth Injury?

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When children suffer injuries at birth, it can be devastating for expectant parents. Some birth injuries are not severe, like minor bumps or bruises suffered in delivery. But other birth injuries to the brain or spinal cord, which can result in conditions like cerebral palsy and muscle spasticity, can be life-altering for your child and … Continued

opioids

More Damage from the Opioid Epidemic: Rocketing Rates of Heart Infection

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Since the late 1990’s, the opioid crisis in the U.S. has claimed the lives of thousands of people. In fact, every day over 100 people in the U.S. die from overdosing on opioids.  Heroin, prescription pain killers like oxycodone, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl have led to a national public health crisis that can’t … Continued

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AI and Medical Safety—Where are We Now?

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The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping the world as we know it has been in the imagination of human beings for a long time. As technology continues to expand at an ever-increasing pace, AI becoming an important part of our everyday lives seems to be closer to reality. In the field of healthcare, professionals … Continued

surgical errors

Research Uncovers Almost 400 Useless Health Procedures and Practices

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When we get sick or injured, we trust healthcare professionals to provide sound medical treatment and care that is based on firm science. What we don’t expect and don’t want is to be treated with procedures that are ineffective or with medications that are useless and outdated. Unfortunately, outdated medical health procedures and practices being … Continued

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Botox Approved for Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy Patients

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Botox for the treatment of upper limb spasticity in pediatric patients between 2-17 years old. The approval was fast-tracked by the FDA after Allergan, the producer of Botox, submitted two trials for review. Fast-tracked approvals are typically reserved for therapies that show promising improvements in safety and … Continued

Stroke Misdiagnosis

The Question of Hormone Therapy: Does Your Physician Know Post-menopausal Hormone Therapy Could Increase Your Risk of a Serious Blood Clot?

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Since a landmark study suggested that the risks of hormone therapy outweigh the benefits, women—and their physicians—have wondered how to safely treat symptoms of menopause. The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) is a large, long-term study aimed at collecting data to help women understand and prevent serious conditions more likely to afflict post-menopausal women like heart … Continued

pediatric fatalities

North Carolina Children’s Hospital Under Fire for Pediatric Fatalities

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Excellent medical care is the dream of every parent with a desperately ill child.  At North Carolina Children’s Hospital, medical care became a nightmare for parents and their children with complicated cardiac conditions. New York Times Investigation University of North Carolina Cardiothoracic Unit In May of this year, The New York Times published a disturbing … Continued