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My loved one developed a bedsore in a nursing home. Should the nursing home have brought in a wound care specialist?

Bedsores are common injuries for nursing home residents. Nursing home residents who suffer from bedsores typically need medical care to treat the wound and to...

The Danger of Opioids in Kentucky Nursing Homes

According to the National Institutes of Health, there has been a 4.1-fold increase in the number of opioid overdose deaths in the United States since...

What All Nursing Home Residents and Their Loved Ones Should Know About Pelvic Fractures

Pelvic fractures are dangerous injuries for senior citizens. A study published in a 2002 edition of the journal Surgery found that elderly people who suffer...

Are my baby’s Apgar scores relevant to our birth injury case?

Within the first minute of your baby’s life and then again when your baby is five minutes old, your baby should be evaluated by medical...

How Can Scoliosis Be Caused by Medical Mistakes Made During Labor or Delivery?

When the spine curves 10 degrees or more, a person may be diagnosed with scoliosis. Some signs of scoliosis include The symptoms of scoliosis may...

Signs of Fetal Distress That Should Not Be Ignored by Medical Professionals

You may have heard scary words being used by your nurses or doctors during labor or delivery. Terms such as fetal distress, hypoxia, asphyxia, non-reassuring fetal...