Pregnancy complications can be debilitating, but many women find comfort in knowing that symptoms often can go away after childbirth. However, new research has found that the effects may be longer-lasting than experts had previously realized. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine determined th
The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California (FCI-Dublin) served as the sole women-only federal prison east of the Rocky Mountains for decades, and its list of former residents includes Heidi
As the country’s top gymnasts are feeling the pressure to qualify for the Summer Olympics in Paris, the story of how Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor who
A device meant to improve the outcomes of heart patients in life-threatening conditions is under fire from the FDA for its risk of puncturing the heart.
Abiomed, a medical device
There is an ongoing debate involving the high rate of deaths of pregnant women during labor and delivery in this country. In September, the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released a report on the United States maternal death rates. The researchers reported that the…
Certain medications designed to treat illnesses and symptoms in a sick patient can actually make things much worse by triggering a rare, intensely painful, and often life-threatening disease known as
About 3.6 million women give birth every year in the U.S. While childbirth is a happy occasion, it carries the risk of serious medical complications, and some of these patients will be left with permanent damage. Pelvic floor injuries are some of the most common…
A Florida woman died after being burned by a robotic device while undergoing colon cancer surgery, according to a new federal lawsuit. The suit alleges that a robotic device tore
Former Boy Scouts who selected a quick payout option in the 2022 sex abuse settlement appear to have inadvertently cost themselves a much higher award.
The settlement, the largest relating
A birth injury recently led to the traumatic death of a newborn baby when the healthcare providers entrusted with his delivery allegedly failed to meet their standard of care. A young Georgia couple filed a lawsuit last August, claiming their child was decapitated during birth…
Every mother hopes for a smooth pregnancy, but complications are an unfortunate reality for many. The best way to prevent pregnancy complications from turning into severe birth injuries is to receive quality healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy. Despite steady advances in obstetric medic
As the United States Tennis Association (USTA) navigates a federal lawsuit involving alleged sex abuse against a female tennis player, it has launched an official review of its safeguarding policies
