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Failing to Perform a Timely ER Medical Screening Is an EMTALA Violation

The federal government recognizes that individuals have a right to seek care in an emergency room even if they lack health insurance or the ability...

Basilar Skull Fractures Caused by Car Crashes Can Lead to Lasting Impairments

Basilar skull fractures, also known as basal skull fractures or base-of-skull fractures, are not a common injury. However, this type of skull fracture can lead...

What should I do if my child received a chemotherapy overdose?

Unfortunately, children are uniquely susceptible to chemotherapy overdoses. Their small size and changing body composition makes it difficult to calculate the correct dose of drugs...

How can I pay for occupational therapy after a brain injury accident?

Occupational therapy is often a critical part of a person’s recovery after a brain injury. If your loved one sustained a brain injury in an...

New Guidelines for Treating Pediatric Brain Injuries

In March 2019, the 3rd edition of the Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Severe TBI was released. These guidelines were developed...

How Radiation Mistakes Harm Different Parts of Your Body

For patients with cancer, a possible treatment is radiation therapy. To fight the cancer cells in your body, you receive high doses of radiation. Over...