Longtime watchers of Grey’s Anatomy will remember the episode in which a young doctor ordered lab tests run for two patients, of which she was one. One test came back showing anemia; the other, an aggressive brain tumor. Unfortunately, the results… Read More

Everybody makes mistakes, including mistakes at work. But when the job in question is being a medical doctor, those mistakes may be more serious than those of most people—they may even be life-threatening. Are doctors obligated to disclose mistakes… Read More

“Medical malpractice” is a term that most people are familiar with. Less common is the term “medical negligence.” Often, the two phrases are used interchangeably. What are medical malpractice and medical negligence, and is there any differenc… Read More

Cauda equina is a disorder that affects the bundle of nerve roots at the lumbar end of the spinal cords. This bundle resembles a horse’s tail; the Latin for horse’s tail, “cauda equina” gives the disorder its name. The cauda equina affects on… Read More

According to medical publications, maternal mortality is eight times higher following a cesarean section (C-Section) than after a vaginal birth. And the United States has a higher rate of C-section deliveries than most other countries: nearly a third… Read More

Most of us find it hard to be truly still and rest our minds. Sure, we veg out on the couch at the end of the day and binge-watch a favorite series or play games on our phones (or sometimes both simultaneously). But it’s surprisingly hard to let yo… Read More

Preeclampsia is a serious medical condition that develops in some pregnancies, typically sometime after the 20 week mark. If not properly diagnosed and treated, preeclampsia can lead to serious complications, or even death, for both mother and baby.… Read More

Most people have heard of sepsis and know that it can be dangerous, but many people don’t know exactly what sepsis is. Because sepsis is common and can lead to death if not treated promptly, we have decided to devote a blog post to the topic. Aware… Read More