If you've ever experienced an accident involving one or more trucks in Pennsylvania, then you know how dangerous they can be. They're so large and heavy that when they collide with another motorist, the results are usually fatal for everyone involved. Notably, the...
Month: December 2021
Cerebral palsy and birth injury
The term "cerebral palsy" refers to a category of motor disorders that affect a person's ability to move, balance and maintain their posture. The disorders are the result of abnormal brain development, particularly after a lack of sufficient oxygen causes damage to...
Study highlights major consequences of a misdiagnosis
As most Pennsylvania residents know, a misdiagnosis during medical care or treatment can cause many problems and needless stress. A misdiagnosis could result in the wrong type of treatment being prescribed, resulting in no improvement to a condition. In serious...
How common are medical mistakes?
For Pennsylvanians and people across the United States, there is a natural amount of trust placed in medical professionals of all kinds to provide the proper care as necessary. That includes accurate diagnosis, giving the correct medication, making certain the...
Anesthesia errors during surgery can be debilitating
Even relatively minor surgeries will most often require anesthesia. These drugs keep a patient relaxed and comfortable so that they do not suffer uncontrollable pain. The anesthesia also helps the surgeon and her team perform the surgery efficiently and correctly...