We’re all familiar with distracted driving—a dangerous habit where a motorist does not give his or her full attention to the road—but the practice of “distracted walking” may pose just as much of a risk, according to recent research. It was discovered that more than 1500 people were sent to the E.R. in 2010 due to…
Imagine you’ve been diagnosed with a condition requiring surgery, you might be scared or at least worried. But then your doctor tells you he will be using a new surgical technology for the operation, the da Vinci robot. Sounds fancy and state of the art, right? The manufacturers of the robot promise that, “It is…
Minnesota’s Supreme Court recently handed down a decision that makes it the twenty-third state to adopt “Loss of Chance” medical malpractice lawsuits.The “Loss of Chance” or “Lost Chance Doctrine” differs from standard medical malpractice lawsuits in that it allows a patient to sue if a doctor’s negligence brought an increased rate of mortality or otherwise-decreased…
If you’re facing the prospect of a loved one needing Virginia nursing home care, take a look at the following bit of advice for important signs to look for to ensure you’ve selected a quality home. A frequent worry for many with older parents involves what to do if a loved one ever has a…
Researchers at the University of Iowa discovered abnormalities in the brains of military veterans that might be the key to helping better diagnose and treat cases of mild traumatic brain injury. A recent study found that American troops coming home from combat duty overseas with mild traumatic brain injuries have detectable abnormalities in their brains….