Labor induction is on the rise in the United States, with one in four pregnant women undergoing induction each year. However, induction is not always appropriate, and inducing labor when women do not meet certain criteria can have risks for both mothers-to-be and...
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Month: July 2021
Is it possible to avoid hydroplaning?
Hydroplaning is an incredibly dangerous occurrence that happens on wet roadways. It occurs when your tires can not get traction with the road due to water. When you hydroplane, you lose all control of your vehicle as it slides. U.S. News and World Report suggest...
Medication errors can cause harm to patients
Medical malpractice can take many forms. One kind that may endanger many patients is medication errors. Many situations may result in a prescription error. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, doctors may prescribe the wrong dosage or tell patients to...
Louisiana ranks 6th in workplace fatality rate
Better safety procedures and personal protective equipment have made workplaces in Louisiana and across the country safer for employees in recent decades. Regrettably, though, serious injuries and fatalities are still not exactly rare. The U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Accidents caused by “dining” drivers
Like most people in Louisiana, you likely understand that car accidents are typically just that: accidents. Yet sometimes, the actions of the driver that causes your accident are so inexplicable that you cannot help but wonder what prompted them. Many in your same...
Why do doctors often misdiagnose cerebrospinal fluid leaks?
Your cerebrospinal fluid is vital for your overall health. This fluid, which surrounds your brain and spinal cord, holds nutrients for your central nervous system. It also helps to remove the waste your brain and spinal cord produce. If you have a cerebrospinal fluid...
Unnecessary C-sections come with a high risk of complications
Cesarean sections are far more dangerous than traditional vaginal deliveries. Yet, some hospitals across Louisiana and the nation deliver more than half of all babies born there via this method. C-section deliveries create risks for mothers as well as babies, raising...
Who is responsible for accidents caused by road construction?
Motorists have the right to feel safe when driving on Louisiana roads and highways. However, construction, defective roadways and poor maintenance can cause vehicle accidents. Who is responsible if you find yourself the victim of a crash? Construction zone crashes...