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Last month, hospitals across the nation saw the toughest crackdown yet on medical errors. The federal government is cutting payments to 721 hospitals for having high rates of infections including bed sores, urinary tract infections and other patient injuries. According to stltoday.com, Medicare will lower payments by 1 percent over the fiscal year for…

Placental abruption is a relatively uncommon but serious complication during pregnancy. It effects about 1% of all pregnant women after the 20th week of pregnancy, with most occurring during the third trimester. The placenta is a structure that develops in the uterus during pregnancy to nourish and transfer oxygen to the baby. If the…

It’s the most stressful news anyone can get – you need to move out of your home by the end of next month. It’s even worse news when you’re elderly and in need of special medical care. That’s exactly what happened to 140 residents of the Arizona Grand Senior Living Community in Phoenix. The…

A vehicle rollover is one of the worst things that can happen to you while driving. According to Consumer Reports, rollovers make up only 3 percent of all serious crashes, but they account for an estimated 30 percent of people killed while riding in a vehicle. Rollovers can happen to anyone – adults and…

Medical technology has helped make improvements in patient care and outcomes for years, but as technology advances, new risks have come with it. Every year, patients are harmed in hospitals by unexpected technology hazards. That’s why ECRI Institute releases an annual list of top 10 health technology hazards aimed at identifying possible sources of…

At any given moment across America, an estimated 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, according to the NHTSA. As a result, many car companies are working toward a safer driving experience. Ford is now partnering with Life360, a family location services startup. The plan is to offer in-car…

Soon-to-be parents may have read about Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) online or in books, but it is very difficult to find information that makes HIE easy to understand. First, let’s break each term down. “Hypoxic” means lack of oxygen in the brain or blood. “Ischemic” is an inadequate supply of blood to a part…

David and Karen White were just like any parents – eager for the birth of their baby boy whom they would name Matthew. It was November 3, 2006 when Karen went into labor at Antrim Area Hospital. Five days later, Matthew died from brain damage. Now, 8 years later, David and Karen are finding…

David and Karen White were just like any parents – eager for the birth of their baby boy whom they would name Matthew. It was November 3, 2006 when Karen went into labor at Antrim Area Hospital. Five days later, Matthew died from brain damage. Now, 8 years later, David and Karen are finding…

There are 16,100 nursing homes in the U.S. and the truth is not all of them operate the way they should. Poor living conditions, under-staffing, negligence and abuse are among the problems nursing home residents face. That’s why it’s so important for friends and family to be active in their loved one’s care. Whether…