In the relentless pursuit of relief from chronic pain and debilitating spinal conditions, individuals often find themselves considering laser spine surgery. Marketed as a revolutionary and minimally invasive procedure, laser spine surgery holds the promise of immediate pain relief and a rapid return to daily life. However, laser spine surgery is complex and may cause complications. […]
Obesity is a global epidemic, affecting millions of individuals and posing significant health risks. Weight loss surgery, medically known as bariatric surgery, has emerged as an effective tool in the fight against obesity, offering patients the potential for substantial weight reduction and improved overall health. In fact, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) […]
Welcoming a new child into the world is usually a joyous occasion, but sometimes medical errors during pregnancy or birth can lead to birth injuries and defects. These issues can range from mild to severe, causing long-term consequences for the child and potentially the mother. Identifying common birth injuries, understanding the medical negligence that may […]
Stealthy and sinister, spinal epidural abscesses pose a grave threat when diagnosis and treatment are both delayed. Spinal epidural abscesses are enigmatic and difficult to find, as they are concealed within the protective layers that surround the spinal cord and vertebrae. These abscesses can become debilitating as the harbored bacteria and pus begins to swell, […]
Every year in the United States, over 50 million surgeries are performed. Among those 50 million procedures, an estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people lose their lives to medical errors, anesthesia errors included. Unfortunately, even with modern technology, anesthesia errors persist, leading to alarming consequences, including permanent, debilitating injuries. In fact, out of every 1 million patients […]