The Apgar score is a rapid assessment of your baby’s health following birth to determine if intervention is needed. Although not used to diagnose birth
Bringing a child into the world should be a joyous occasion, yet for many expectant mothers, especially women of color, the experience is marred by
Nursing Homes Cited for Mistreatment Are Flagged with Special Icon on Government Website In 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s (CMS) Five-Star Quality
Report Shows PICU Nurse Distractions from Work Phones Could Be Cause of Medication Errors A late 2019 research study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that not only are
10 Alzheimer’s or Dementia Warning Signs and Symptoms to Watch For According to the Alzheimer’s Association, a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills
7 Ways Medical Malpractice Can Occur That You May Not Be Aware Of According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in 5 Americans
As Elective Surgeries and Outpatient Procedures Resume, Medical Mistakes Will Return Most elective surgeries and non-emergent outpatient visits have been put on hold since mid-March,
While the purpose of medical devices is to prevent injury and save lives, mistakes continue to be made, and patients become hurt. On Tuesday, March 24,
Researchers Identify Connection Between Treating Depression and Onset of Diabetes Long-term use of antidepressants isn’t breaking news, but now the overuse of the prescription drugs
When you are hospitalized, you place your health and life in the hands of multiple practitioners with the expectation of receiving competent care. Whether you
Nursing home residents and their families put their trust in their caregivers and staff to meet their needs and keep them safe. Unfortunately, many nursing
Insulin overdose can cause severe hypoglycemia—a dangerous drop in blood sugar that can lead to permanent brain injuries, organ damage, coma, and death. Insulin medication
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