Traumatic brain injuries are a common type of injury throughout Massachusetts, and all of the U.S. Generally caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, these injuries can be the result of any number of incidents. Car accidents, assaults, contact during sporting...
Month: April 2015
Types of birth injuries
Giving birth can be a nerve-racking experience even without incident. However, there are some unfortunate cases in which negligence on the part of your doctor may result in injury for your child. This may be rare, but is still unfortunately a possibility. There are a...
How does U.S. maternal mortality compare internationally?
Many people are accustomed to thinking that the medical care in the United States is the best in the world. While there are excellent health care facilities in this country, there are still many health issues that remain problematic for American residents. Maternal...
What causes Pseudomonas infections in hospital patients?
Hospitals are usually viewed as safe places for the sick and injured to recover. In reality, however, these health care facilities sometimes place their patients in even greater harm. Infections, doctor errors and misdiagnoses can all lead to the exacerbation of...
When should a doctor recommend a C-section?
For many expectant mothers in North Adams, the prospect of giving birth, while a welcome one, is also one that's been known to cause a good deal of anxiety. In order to avoid stress, most women are recommended to follow the advice of their doctors. However, in certain...