Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a life-threatening condition that affects about one or two in 1,000 infants. As many as 10-20 percent of newborn babies die from PPHN. PPHN restricts the blood flow to the infant’s lungs, limited the amount of oxygen…
A Kentucky nursing home employs numerous people at every level to ensure your loved ones are taken care of while in the nursing home’s care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse does happen due to the malicious behavior of some caretakers, resulting in the need to contact…
No matter what their specialty, any person or party that provides medical care to others can be held liable for malpractice when their negligence results in injury. If you were injured or lost a loved one due to the negligence of a medical professional you…
Most people have never had to experience a serious car accident and deal with life-changing injuries, either for themselves or a loved one. If you are unfortunate enough to be in this situation due to the negligence of another, you can find guidance and help…
The Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act (PSAPA) was drafted to prevent people with criminal backgrounds from working in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. This would be achieved through a comprehensive national system of criminal background checks. The legislation would be a continuation…
The reportedly leading causes of traumatic brain injury are, as follows: a. Falls (28%); b. Motor vehicle accidents or traffic-related crashes (20%);c. Person struck by/against (19%); and d. Assaults (11%). Blasts are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries for active duty military personnel in…