Every medication carries risk. Doctors warn patients about nausea, dizziness or rare allergic reactions before they prescribe a drug. Sometimes, however, a side effect isn't really a side effect at all. Sometimes it's the result of a doctor's mistake. That distinction...
Active birth interventions can cause physical trauma
Medical professionals sometimes need to intervene during labor and delivery due to complications. A Cesarean section can save a mother's life and prevent a child from developing permanent brain injury, for example. There are other interventions that can be helpful in...
Signs of concussion after a fall on the playground
Seeing children playing on playgrounds is a fun part of the summer months. Most children enjoy their time and then go home without any issues. Unfortunately, there are times when a child might fall while they’re playing. If that occurs, the parents must be vigilant...
Disabled patients can be at high risk of diagnostic failures
Many people with disabilities are surprised and even shocked when they first experience a level of ignorance and discrimination they didn’t expect in a health care setting. Unfortunately, however, even doctors who treat patients for all kinds of conditions can have...
Should you still seek medical care after a minor fall?
After experiencing what seems like a minor fall, you might feel tempted to brush it off and continue with your day. Many people assume that if they can walk away from a fall, they do not need medical attention. However, seeking care even after seemingly minor...