West Virginia residents who own Honda vehicles manufactured between 2001 and 2003 should not drive them until an authorized dealer has replaced the factory air bag sensors. On Feb. 3, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a “Do Not Drive” directive...
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The top 4 risk factors for birth injuries
Birth injuries can cause serious and lifelong damage to both West Virginia infants and their mothers. In some cases, they can even be fatal. While many of them are unavoidable, there are certain risk factors that increase the chances of one occurring. Prolonged labor...
Birth injuries are a growing concern from rising rates of Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a serious issue in West Virginia that can affect the mother and her baby during pregnancy. It's estimated that up to 10% of women will develop gestational diabetes, which is rising yearly. Unfortunately, not all gestational diabetes cases are...
Even with modern televisions, tip-over injuries still occur
Have you ever heard of a television tip-over? It's exactly what it sounds like, a television falling over and crushing whatever is beneath it. Thousands of televisions tip over yearly in West Virginia and the rest of the United States, sometimes with disastrous...
Giving attention to fathers’ birth trauma experiences in West Virginia
For too long, birth trauma has been seen as a woman's issue. This is not only inaccurate, but it also does a disservice to fathers who experience birth injuries. Birth injuries in particular can have a devastating impact on fathers and their families. How fathers...
How to build a strong case after getting hit by a truck
If you've been in an accident with a truck in West Virginia, you have a limited window of opportunity to gather the information needed to build a strong case. It will help you out significantly if you know what facts are most important for you to gather and how best...
Determining injury from a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer
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...
Understanding the causes of birth injuries in West Virginia
A birth injury refers to any type of physical or mental injury that a baby sustains during the birthing process. Some of the most common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy and shoulder dystocia. Many different factors can contribute to the development...
Common birth injuries and potential causes
Birth injuries are suffered by a West Virginia baby during the period before, during and immediately following childbirth. There are a number of factors that can lead to them. These include delayed birth, oxygen deprivation, viral infections, some medications and...
What is meconium aspiration syndrome in babies?
One of the biggest nightmares for new parents in Wisconsin is to learn that their baby suffered a birth injury. Meconium aspiration syndrome is a complication that can occur during labor. This is what it means and how it can affect a newborn. Meconium aspiration...