Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to experience irregular breathing when they sleep, leading many to wake up gasping for breath throughout the night. The possible complications of
Scientists at the University of California – Davis are aiming to curb the number of brachial plexus birth injuries through a study that includes data taken from millions of families at hospitals throughout California. A brachial plexus birth injury, known as a BPBI, affects between…
About 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, which causes people to stop breathing while asleep. Untreated sleep apnea patients are more likely to experience heart failure, stroke, and sudden death. The most popular method of treatment is CPAP therapy, which stands for continuous positive…
As countless organizations, including the Boy Scouts and the Catholic Church, face accusations of sexual abuse, the Southern Baptist Convention has begun to take investigations of accusations of sexual abuse
The Paragard IUD is well-known as a long-term form of birth control. It’s the only non-hormonal IUD out of the five IUDs available in the U.S., meaning its
Despite the benefits of the IUD, it can also lead to numerous minor and major complications. These can include anemia, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and vaginitis.
While Larry Nassar, a former doctor for the United States women’s national gymnastics team, serves what amounts to a life sentence for sexually abusing hundreds of female athletes, questions
Having a child is a life-changing experience and should be a joyous time for families. But sometimes, something goes wrong before, during, or soon after childbirth and the baby or mother suffers a birth injury. When this happens, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, upset and…
Young women who fell victim to sexual abuse at the hands of Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar, a long-time team doctor for the United States women's gymnastics team, received
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in children. Cerebral palsy symptoms can be severe and debilitating, while other times the symptoms are not as easy for others to see, creating more of a secret struggle only the affected individual and the family…
If you or a loved one have been injured due to a defective IVC filter, our team of mass tort personal injury attorneys at Smith & Johnson are ready to represent you and get you the compensation you are owed. Contact attorney Tim Smith today…
When a crime is committed, there is a limited period of time afterward when the crime can be reported to the authorities and charges filed. In most states, there are
