The standard of care for cooling neonates suffering from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is therapeutic hypothermia, also known as neonatal cooling or brain cooling. This treatment has been shown to significantly
Pitocin and Cerebral Palsy: Understanding the Link
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Understanding Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a complex medical condition that affects newborns, but its implications can last a lifetime. In this blog post, we’ll break down what HIE is, its causes,
A failure to diagnose and treat hyperbilirubinemia
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A Tragic Medical Malpractice Case: Brain Damage from Hyponatremia, Central Pontine Myelinolysis, and Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome
The rapid overcorrection of a patient’s sodium can cause brain damage and death. This is one of the most serious and terrible medical malpractice scenarios. But this happens all too
Top Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Atlanta
The Moses Firm: Uncovering the Truth in Medical Malpractice At The Moses Firm, our experienced attorneys are recognized as leaders in Georgia medical malpractice law. We have dedicated our careers
Jury Awards $55.5 Million to Man Who Suffered Brain Damage During Birth at UIC Hospital
CHICAGO – Twenty years after suffering severe brain damage during birth at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, a Chicago man was awarded $55.5 million by a Cook County
5 Most Common Medical Malpractice Defense Arguments (Myths)
.Insurance companies hire high-powered medical malpractice defense lawyers to defend medical malpractice cases. They manufacture many baseless arguments. Many of these defense arguements not supported by the facts of the