If you recently suffered from a hospital-acquired infection, it may have taken doctors too long to diagnose it. As the infection worsened, your body began attacking itself. By the time doctors discovered something was wrong, you required aggressive treatment for...
Month: November 2019
Distracted driving continues to be a main cause of car accidents
According to recent reports, Delaware is one of the most dangerous states in which to drive. Unfortunately, fatalities in car accidents continue to remain high again this year across the state. A number of factors may be contributing to this, but one of main causes of...
Birth injuries: New report finds most deaths are preventable
Tragically, the rate of death and injury for mothers giving birth in Delaware and across the United States continues to rise. Every year, more than 50,000 mothers suffer birth injuries, statistics say. Out of those, about 700 mothers die, a number that is entirely too...
Car accidents are almost unavoidable these days
It goes without saying that a traffic accident is something that no person wants to experience. However, one of the few guarantees in life is that accidents are going to happen. Most drivers will be involved in a crash at some point in their lives. The majority of car...
Patients suffer the consequences of surgical errors
The state of Delaware is home to some of the most skilled and knowledgeable surgeons in the country. These skilled physicians perform their duties with care and save lives on a daily basis. Successful surgery is undoubtedly a process, and any missed step in this...
Your doctor knows how to handle your high-risk pregnancy
Whether you're expecting your first child or have already navigated pregnancy and childbirth several times, one thing is certain: No two pregnancies are exactly the same. Many factors, including but not limited to your age, current state of health, diet and quality of...
New treatment for brain injuries shows promise
The brain is one of the most important organs in the human body. It's also arguably the most fragile. An injury to the brain can be debilitating and affect a person for the rest of his or her life. Every year, nearly two and a half million people in Delaware and...
Car accidents: Crowded interstates can be extremely dangerous
Interstate highways are often the easiest and most efficient routes for travelers and commuters in Delaware and across the country. However, driving on crowded interstates at speeds in excess of 70 mph can be intimidating for any driver regardless of experience or...
Common prescription error types
The intent of prescription medications is to treat various physical and mental issues that people may face. However, when a patient experiences prescription errors, it can have serious negative effects. Thankfully, in such cases, patients may have legal recourse....
Surgical errors can have disastrous consequences for patients
Although surgical procedures these days are technically safer and more efficient, there will still be risks of mistakes any time humans are involved. Unfortunately, when mistakes are made, the patient suffers the consequences. Every year, surgical errors affect...
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