A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a type of injury to the brain, which is usually due to a sudden jolt or a blow to the head. Common causes include falls, assaults and motor vehicle accidents. Symptoms of a TBI can vary in severity from mild to life-threatening. But even after the initial symptoms are… Read More
脊柱手術期間的脊髓損傷
Spinal Cord Surgery Risks All surgical procedures have risks of complications. Patients who have spinal cord surgery should be aware that there is a risk of severe complications that sometimes are unavoidable. However, some complications associated with lifelong pain or disability can occur as the result of negligence or malpractice by the surgeon or the… Read More
疏忽導致的創傷性腦損傷 (TBI)
We often represent adults and children who have sustained severe head trauma — in motor vehicle accidents, falls, and other scenarios — resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Simply put, TBI is an injury to the brain that occurs after some form of trauma. Classifications of Traumatic Brain Injuries Traumatic brain injuries are often classified… Read More
胎兒窘迫和低氧血症:產科醫生和醫院沒有說的背後
Giving birth is supposed to be a joyous occasion, marked by cigars, balloons and well wishes. What if your birth does not go as planned. If your baby comes out with low Apgar scores, an ominous sign or, develops signs of Cerebral Palsy or hypoxic brain injury. Fetal Heart Rate Monitors Fetal heart rate monitoring… Read More
醫療事故:從另一面看
Doctors no doubt worry about lawsuits and may fear they will fall victim to a “frivolous” or trivial claim. However, a good malpractice attorney will not waste time if there is no evidence of negligence, which resulted in severe injury or death to the patient. Such cases are simply too expensive and difficult to pursue without… Read More
阿片類止痛藥和神經管出生缺陷
In October of last year, the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology published the results of a study that was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This study showed that the possibility of a fetal neural tube defect doubled with the consumption of opiate pain medications in early pregnancy, specifically in the first thirty… Read More
您是否安裝了不必要的冠狀動脈支架?
A coronary artery stent is inserted into a blocked artery in the heart, using a catheter. The stent is usually a small wire mesh tube, and it may be coated with medication to decrease clot formation in your arteries. A stent is placed during a procedure known as coronary angioplasty, where a tiny balloon is… Read More
卒中和短暫性腦缺血發作 (TIA)
Strokes are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, 130,000 Americans die annually each year from stroke. 795,000 Americans experience a stroke yearly, and many of these stroke result in long-term disability. A stroke is a brain injury. Our brains need oxygen. The brain comprises 2% of body weight, but… Read More
細菌性腦膜炎:診斷或治療失敗
Meningitis refers to a clinical syndrome that is characterized by an inflammation of the 3 layers of tissue that line the spinal cord. This tissue is called the meninges. The inflammation affects the underlying cerebrospinal fluid. Bacterial meningitis is a dangerous disease process that attacks the central nervous system. It is critical to diagnose this… Read More
由晚期創傷生命支援錯誤引起的可預防的死亡
A 2011 study in the Journal of Trauma concluded, after a retrospective study of deaths due to mechanical trauma, that the overall preventable death rate in trauma was 7%, and of those patients who survived to be treated at a hospital, the preventable death rate was 11%. The study found “opportunities for improvement” in care… Read More