Cerebral palsy can result in lifelong disabilities and is among the most common types of motor disorders diagnosed in children in the U.S. Many cases of cerebral palsy result from errors doctors and other medical staff make during labor and delivery. When nurses or doctors fail to meet the expected standard of care during the […]
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a serious birth injury that can have permanent and devastating consequences. HIE can develop when an infant’s blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain are cut off for a prolonged period, resulting in damage to the brain. If HIE is not promptly identified and treated, children might suffer lifelong disabilities, […]
Many people are misdiagnosed each year in the U.S. When a doctor misdiagnoses cancer, the potential harm can be serious. Most types of cancer are much easier to treat when they are detected early. When a doctor misdiagnoses cancer, it can result in a worsening of the disease and delayed treatment. Cancer misdiagnoses can result […]
Brain injuries caused by a disruption in the oxygen supply to the brain can result in severe injuries and permanent disabilities. However, some children who suffer hypoxic brain injuries can recover or experience reduced symptoms if they are properly treated by doctors to minimize the damage. Here is what you need to know about the […]
Expecting parents often worry about their infants and hope that everything goes well during and after birth. While the rate of birth injuries is low, they still sometimes occur. Tens of thousands of infants suffer from preventable birth injuries every year. In some cases, these injuries result because of the negligence of doctors and other […]