Anaphylactic allergic reactions do not have to be deadly. According to Dr. Scott Sicherer, author of Food Allergies: A Complete Guide for Eating When Your Life Depends on it, “The people who die from anaphylaxis are those who had a delay in treatment.” Recognize the Signs of…
Your oncologist recommended radiation to treat your breast or lung cancer. You consented to the treatment and believed it to be an essential part of your plan to fight cancer. Yet, you did not consent to a radiation overdose injury, or more specifically, the lung injury that…
Your loved one deserves skilled care in her nursing home 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Weekends are no exception. However, weekends are often a difficult time for nursing homes to fully staff their facilities with qualified workers. What Happens on Weekends? In…
It’s been a month or more since your concussion. Everyone expects you to be back to your regular routine by now. The typical MRI and CT scan ordered by your doctor appear normal. Yet, you know something is wrong. You are still struggling. Quantitative DTI…
Your child faces many obstacles because of cerebral palsy. As a parent, you want to consider every available device to help your child overcome each obstacle. That way, your son or daughter can have as many choices and opportunities as possible. Adaptive Equipment Can Help…
Cerebral palsy does not cause respiratory distress, but it can cause life-threatening respiratory complications. Every child with cerebral palsy faces unique health challenges and risks. You can’t predict every medical problem your child may face, but you can be prepared for the most severe dangers, including…