About 650,000 people undergo knee replacement surgery each year, but not all of these operations are successful. Knee replacements sometimes fail because patients are told to avoid strenuous exercise, which can lead to a weakening of the muscles that support and...
Many complications during pregnancy and labor can endanger the mother's and the baby's lives. Various factors can cause severe consequences, such as congenital disabilities, injuries and even death. A fatal issue that can happen among pregnant mothers is maternal...
Medical devices are meant to diagnose, prevent or treat diseases. But the substandard kind can cause fatal outcomes. Whether external or implanted, defibrillators electrically charge the heart to restore its normal rhythm. They jolt the heart into beating again in the...
Delivering an infant might be the most fragile beginning in your parental journey. The slightest hint of injury can quickly escalate into a life-threatening situation. Spinal cord damage means severe interference to the connection between the brain and the rest of...
Patients usually go to the hospital for treatment, but there are times when hospitalization results in a severe infection. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are more common than you might think, and when they result from negligence, they might constitute medical...
West Virginia parents who are hoping to help their troubled or disturbed children often receive prescriptions for psychiatric drugs for them. This class of drugs includes antidepressants, anti-psychotics and addictive stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
A delayed breast cancer diagnosis can seriously affect West Virginia patients and their families. If a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer has harmed you or a loved one, you may be wondering what actions are available to you. Why delayed diagnoses of breast cancer are...
The birth of a baby is a joyous occasion for West Virginia parents. However, a complicated delivery or difficult pregnancy can result in a birth injury, dampening that joy. In many situations, birth injuries can be prevented, making the current situation even worse...
In 2020, over 17,300 babies were born in West Virginia. Of these babies, it is estimated that one out of every 33 will experience a birth defect. Though some birth defects are detected while the fetus is still in the womb, others aren't discovered until after birth....
No West Virginia parent thinks complications might happen during labor and childbirth. Unfortunately, they could happen and cause babies to suffer birth injuries. These are the most common complications. Preterm labor One of the most common labor complications is...
