When you get out on the road, you have to share it with all sorts of people. How they will behave while driving is of course impossible to predict. Still, there are certain behaviors to watch for. Aggressive driving behaviors fall into this category. Not only can it...
What is Erb’s palsy?
When women give birth in a medical facility, they rely on the health care professionals there o keep them safe. It is the job of the medical staff to protect both mother and baby. But human error is always possible. Today we will look at Erb's palsy, a condition that...
Understanding common medication errors
If you are like most people, you likely take one or more prescription medications. These medications are supposed to alleviate your symptoms or contribute to healing the condition you are suffering from. However, if your doctor or another health care professional...
U.S. sees spike in pedestrian deaths
Whether walking through a parking lot, across a street or running along a sidewalk or path, pedestrians in Illinois deserve to feel safe. Unfortunately, new data released from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Governors Highway Safety...
What are the risks of C-section errors?
Cesarean sections are a common – but sometimes risky – surgical procedure used in cases where natural childbirth may be too dangerous for the mother or child. Many obstetricians have routinely used C-sections for so-called “high-risk” pregnancies, which have risen...
