Traumatic brain injuries can have long-term consequences for behavior, cognition and functional abilities. Thus, no TBI should go unexamined. Massachusetts patients who have undergone repeated head injuries should be aware of the potential for neurodegeneration over...
Month: January 2017
Importance of fetal monitoring to safe delivery
Before and during labor, fetal monitoring can help Massachusetts mothers and their doctors know when all is going well and when problems arise. It is crucial that doctors respond appropriately to danger signals when they appear during monitoring.MassLive reports that...
Medication errors in the ER
Massachusetts patients who find themselves in the emergency room may face a bewildering and overloaded system. High volumes of patients, staffing cutbacks and the pressures of providing care in a stressful environment mean that medication errors occur...
Risks and warning signs of placental abruption
The perinatal period can be an exciting time for expecting Massachusetts parents who are getting ready to welcome a new member of the family. This time period is also when mothers are at the highest risk for placental abruptions, a rare but serious pregnancy...