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Millions of people enter the hospital every year for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s the birth of a child, scheduled surgery, or an unexpected emergency, there are certain risks that come with a stay in the hospital. According to the CDC, an estimated 1.7 million people contract infections in U.S. hospital each year….

So many of us trust our doctor implicitly. We count on him or her to be knowledgeable of every possible diagnosis and treatment. We trust that he or she has our best interest in mind. And because of this, we’re willing to do whatever it is our doctor recommends. The only problem is: what…

So many of us trust our doctor implicitly. We count on him or her to be knowledgeable of every possible diagnosis and treatment. We trust that he or she has our best interest in mind. And because of this, we’re willing to do whatever it is our doctor recommends. The only problem is: what…

A study published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety states that approximately 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care in the U.S. are misdiagnosed. That’s 1 in every 20 adults at risk for serious harm and even death. That’s why it’s best to arm yourself with information to protect you and your…

A study published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety states that approximately 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care in the U.S. are misdiagnosed. That’s 1 in every 20 adults at risk for serious harm and even death. That’s why it’s best to arm yourself with information to protect you and your…

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…

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…

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…