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FAQs about Birth Injuries

Each year, 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 infants born in the United States are born with a burn injury. This means that roughly 1 in every 9,714 individuals in the country are born with a birth injury. The 10 most common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, bone fractures, Erb’s Palsy (Brachial Plexus Palsy), perinatal asphyxia, caput succedaneum, cephalohematoma, intracranial hemorrhage, facial paralysis, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and spinal cord injuries.

Penicillin allergy not as common as diagnoses suggest

People in New York who suffer from allergies to medications have limited options when they need treatment for illnesses. One of the most commonly diagnosed medication allergies comes from penicillin. However, it is estimated that millions of Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin may have been misdiagnosed.

Electronic default dosages result in problems for seniors

Being provided with the incorrect dosage of medication can severely affect an individual’s health. New York residents may be interested to know that the electronic dosage technology used by many medical professionals could be causing health issues for some seniors.

Understanding Failed back Surgery Syndrome

New York residents who have had spinal surgery may be aware of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. It is a term that refers to the condition of continuous pain, and is not meant to indicate that an error occurred during a surgery. The residual pain in the back or leg can lessen over time, but it may not completely dissipate. It can also worsen a few months after the surgery because of the formation of scar tissue around the spinal nerve root.

Nursing Home Abuse FAQ continued..

Nursing home abuse unfortunately is a harsh reality that many of us do not like to accept or confront. Since a senior is in a vulnerable position, caregivers, and attendants in nursing homes can take advantage of the situation.