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- Could Your Shoulder Pain Be A Vaccine Injury?
Dec 23, 2015
What may begin as shoulder pain after a vaccination could develop into a potentially permanent medical problem. Below are some of the rare shoulder injuries that can result as an adverse reaction to a vaccine. Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration After a vaccination, some people have suffered what is called Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), which is an injury to the musculoskeletal structures of the shoulder including the ligaments, tendons and bursa. The condition...Read More - Concussion Causes
Dec 22, 2015
Anyone can sustain a concussion. Aside from concussions that happen in sports, people can suffer severe head injuries in a number of ways. Concussion causes include: Amusement park injuries Assault Bicycle accidents Falls Product defects Auto accidents Playground injuries Any event that causes a blow or jolt to the head can result in a concussion. Car Accident Concussions A vehicle collision can result in a concussion when the impact causes a person’s head to whip back and forth or make contact with a hard surface such...Read More - Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Rare but Life-Changing Vaccine Side Effect
Dec 22, 2015
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) can cause someone who was once independent and healthy to suddenly become paralyzed, and it can happen very quickly. Even with prompt treatment, GBS can be fatal or cause permanent nerve damage. What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? GBS is a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. There is no known cure for GBS, but complex treatments and therapies can lessen the complications and severity of the condition. Guillain-Barré Syndrome Symptoms The most common...Read More - Erb’s Palsy Treatment
Dec 21, 2015
After a child is diagnosed with Erb’s palsy, he or she faces a long road ahead full of doctor visits, physical therapy and possible surgery. On top of the mounting bills that follow, families must deal with the heartbreak of a lifelong condition that could have been prevented. To determine the severity of a child’s Erb’s palsy, a physician may order an X-ray, electromyography (EMG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and/or computerized tomography (CT) scan. If the...Read More - 5 Ways to be Your Own Health Advocate
Dec 21, 2015
For a long while, most doctor-patient relationships were one-sided: doctors talked and patients listened. Most patients saw their doctors as authority figures that shouldn’t be questioned. But those views are changing and patients are beginning to understand that they play an important role in their medical care. In fact, research shows that patients who are active participants in their healthcare have greater medical literacy, better treatment adherence and better health outcomes. Here are five ways patients...Read More - Lack of Oxygen at Birth
Dec 18, 2015
Depriving a baby of oxygen before, during or after delivery can be deadly or result in permanent brain injury. Brain cells begin to die within minutes of oxygen deprivation, so it’s imperative that hospital staff quickly identify signs that a baby is not getting enough oxygen. Lack of oxygen at birth can be caused by: Umbilical cord compression Prolapsed umbilical cord Umbilical cord around neck Sedation of the mother Problems with the placenta Long or difficult delivery Anoxia and Hypoxia Perinatal hypoxia occurs when...Read More - Causes of Stillbirth Related to Medical Malpractice
Dec 17, 2015
Many causes of stillbirth cannot be explained, but some are accompanied by clear patterns of fetal distress – the kind a physician should be able to recognize and respond to. Unfortunately, the necessary response can come too late. It’s unacceptable when a mother is ignored and she and her baby suffer the consequences, especially when an emergency Caesarian delivery or other action could have been taken. Stopping this Situation from Happening to Another Parent You deserve to know...Read More - Safety Factors to Consider when Shopping for a New Vehicle
Dec 16, 2015
When shopping for a new vehicle, bearing in mind safety performance is important for individuals and families alike. Below are a few factors to consider when selecting a new vehicle. Weight Matters Typically, a heavier vehicle will provide more protection. The most important safety features are those that reduce forces imposed on the body in the event of a collision. These components can be the structure of the vehicle itself – if it is designed to resist...Read More - Breakthrough Concussion Diagnostic Test Could be a Game Changer
Dec 14, 2015
There may be a new way to diagnose concussions, and it could be a game changer for the health of athletes and other people across the country. The breakthrough is a machine that can analyze a small amount of blood to diagnose a concussion in minutes. Developers hope to have these tests ready as soon as next year. The report by ABC News below describes the research, which is supported by the National Football League’s Head...Read More - Is Low T Treatment Worth the Risk?
Dec 10, 2015
Testosterone drug prescriptions for men aged 40 and older have increased more than threefold over the last decade, but the risks may outweigh the benefits for men who use the treatments. A 2014 study found that testosterone users younger than 65 with a history of heart disease may have as much as a three-fold increased risk of heart attack, and all testosterone users over 65 may be doubling their heart attack risk. Another study published in...Read More