The most common type of traumatic brain injury is known as a mild TBI, often called a concussion. The symptoms of a concussion are usually short term and decrease and disappear over a few weeks with plenty of rest and proper medical care. A concussion…
Common signs of nursing home neglect include unsanitary conditions, bedsores and dehydration, all of which can lead to serious health problems. If you ever suspect that your loved one is suffering from nursing home neglect, you should document your concerns in writing. This documentation can…
The death of an infant at a childrens hospital was due to a medication error in a non-emergency situation. The hospital explained that its neonatal ambulance team was dispatched to another hospital in order to transfer a critically ill newborn infant for critical care. During…
Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”), the world’s largest health products company, was recently sued by an AIDS treatment advocacy group that claims the drugmaker overcharged for medications it purchased under a United States federal program. According to allegations in the lawsuit, the Los Angeles, California –…
An 8-year-old girl from Kentucky died in a three-car collision on U.S. 31 while traveling with her family in Vinemont, Cullman County, Alabama. According to Cullman County Coroner, Gary Murphree, the girl was killed in the car wreck late Friday night. The girl’s parents were…
Recovering patient was a resident at a nursing home for half a day, literally only 5 hours, before the facility made a significant medication error that nearly ended the resident’s life. Barbara Lefforge was at the nursing home rehabilitation center to recover from tendon repair…