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…
Your loved one survived the dangerous sepsis infection she got while living in a nursing home. While the sepsis infection is cured, your loved one still suffers long-term sepsis-related health problems. Many sepsis patients who continue to suffer from physical or psychological problems after successful…
If you enter the hospital through the emergency room, the first doctor you will likely see is an emergency room doctor. It’s important to know what to expect from an ER doctor, when further medical care may be necessary, and what to do if an…
It wasn’t like any stomachache you had previously experienced. Maybe the pain was more intense, or you had other concerning symptoms. Somehow, you knew that you were probably not suffering from gas, indigestion, or a stomach bug. You needed immediate medical attention, and you went…
If you’ve had hernia repair surgery, you likely have surgical mesh implanted in your body. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), surgical mesh is commonly used in hernia repair surgeries and is used in 90% or more of groin hernia repair surgeries….