Getting ready for the birth of a baby is one of the most exciting times in the life of a new mother or father. While expectant parents can have all the baby supplies ready and the hospital bag packed, nothing can prepare them for the stress and grief that can occur in...
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How lack of oxygen leads to cerebral palsy
One of the most common birth-related injuries that new mothers wind up facing in their infants is cerebral palsy. This developmental condition has been documented and studied in medical literature for over 150 years, during which time the debate over the role of birth...
The top 3 surgical errors
Going under the knife can leave you feeling anxious and vulnerable. We put a lot of faith and trust into our doctors and surgeons when we allow them to perform invasive procedures, like surgery. While rare, surgical mistakes can and do occur.The three most common,...
Can I be fired without a reason?
The short answer is yes. Illinois is an at-will state, which means that an employee can resign whenever he or she wants, and an employer can terminate employment whenever they choose - with or without a reason or notice.However, employers are not allowed to...
Warning signs of elder abuse
Once you have placed an aging parent into a short-term or long-term care facility you will want to know that they are being treated with respect and compassion. Unfortunately, people 60 and over have a one in 10 chance of experiencing some type of elder abuse. Seventy...
Planning for your loved one’s future with advanced directives
Your family has made the decision. After much contemplation, you have decided that it's best that your mom be placed in a nursing home. Having reviewed our suggestions for locating an optimal retirement facility, you have found a home that provides the care your mom...
Tips for identifying the best nursing home for your loved one
At first, she may have seemed a little forgetful. Then you found out about the car accidents that she tried to hide. But it was finally her confused mannerisms and inability to maintain at conversation at the Christmas gathering when you realized that your very...
The impacts of birth asphyxia and reperfusion injury on newborns
If you have been reading our overview on preterm delivery, you are familiar with "hypoxia," a term used to describe a condition marked by oxygen deprivation in the brain that occurs during childbirth. Responsible for this low oxygen level is birth asphyxia, which can...
Newborns and cephalohematoma
Infant cephalohematoma happens in 1 to 2 percent of live births. This injury occurs more often when birth-assisting tools are used during the delivery process. While the initial injury may heal without medical problems, additional complications may arise. Families...
Nursing home abuse goes digital
Thanks in no small part to the popularity of social media (including Facebook and Twitter, as well as apps like Snapchat), those perpetrating abuse against the elderly and vulnerable in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, memory care residences and assisted...