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  • Lawsuit Claiming Physician Failed To Act When Baby In Fetal Distress Settles For $2,900,000
    By: Joseph Hernandez | - Fetal distress is a situation in which something goes wrong with a pregnancy and the unborn baby's fetal environment threatens the health of the baby. Such complications require that the medical staff, including the physicians and nurses treating the pregnant woman, recognize (1) that a complication has occurred, (2) that the health of the baby is at risk, and (3) that appropriate action needs to be taken immediately. Unfortunately, doctors sometimes fail to recognize the presence of the com ...
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  • Seizures,symptoms And Treatments
    By: harry jackson | - A grand mal seizure is a common type of seizure that involves every part of the brain. A grand mal seizure is a medical emergency that consists of two phases. During the first, or tonic phase, the muscles in the body stiffen and the hands and feet either turn into the body completely or else turn entirely outward, which causes the victim to fall down if he or she was standing when the incident began. The victim becomes unconscious and may make various sounds. The second phase, which is the cloni ...
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  • The Causes Of Toe Nail Discoloration And Thickening Beyond Fungus
    By: Scott Kilberg DPM | - Many people assume that all toenails that are discolored, thick, or otherwise abnormal in appearance are infected with toe nail fungus. While in many instances this is true, there are numerous other conditions that can cause discoloration and surface changes to the toenails. These conditions are not treatable by the popular medications used to combat toenail fungus, leading many to believe the medications are not as effective as the research claims against what was assumed to be a fungus infec ...
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  • Cerebral Palsy Statistics
    By: Phillip Stone | - Cerebral palsy, also known as CP, is a disorder of movement and posture that is not progressive in nature. It is caused by an injury or a defect or lesion in the developing brain of a fetus, newborn of infant. It is estimated that throughout the world population cerebral palsy patients exceed 15, 000,000 cases. Cerebral palsy affects an estimated 500,000 people in the United States. It is estimated to affect as many as 764,000 people in the United States. Of these more than 150,000 of the c ...
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  • Guide For Parents With Cerebral Palsy
    By: Phillip Stone | - Cerebral palsy, also known as CP, is a disorder of movement and posture that is not progressive in nature. It is caused by an injury or a defect or lesion in the developing brain of a fetus, newborn of infant. You should keep in mind the cerebral palsy is a life-long condition and plan as far ahead as possible in an attempt to keep your childs care at the best it can be for as long as they need it.

    It can be overwhelming when you learn that your child is diagnosed with cerebral ...

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  • Cerebral Palsy Treatment Option "€" Botox
    By: Phillip Stone | - A new kind of treatment for sure it will palsy is botox. This may seem odd, but it may also help children dealing with cerebral palsy. You may be wondering what botox will be able to do for your child.

    What Is Botox?

    Botox is a treatment that works by freezing muscles that may have spasms and can be controlled through medication. This treatment can be done in a doctor's office and, like most botox treatments are reasonably painless. Botox is something that most insu ...

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  • Common Types Of Medical Negligence Cases
    By: Nick Jervis | - This article looks at the most common types of cases that we see.

    Birth Injury Claims.

    Sadly birth injury claims are definitely some of the most common medical negligence claims that we see. At a period in their lives where parents should be looking forward to the arrival of a baby they also need to be wary. So what are the potential problems with birth injury claims? Here are the most common complications:

    * » Injuries to the baby, including Cerebral ...

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  • Houston Personal Injury Crim
    By: klausspaul | - Houston Personal Injury

    An injury to your body or mind, or even your emotions is legally termed personally injury. The injury is most commonly caused by another person and is often the result of automobile accidents, accidents at work, construction accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, defective products, explosions, burns and prescription drugs. Wrongful death is part of a personal injury claim as well.

    Medical negligence that include injuries during birth, in nursing hom ...

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  • Types Of Birth Injuries - Medical Malpractice And Child Delivery Concerns
    By: Daniel Beasley | - After the birth of a child, many parents celebrate by gathering family and friends together to rejoice in their new addition. The mood may be a bit more somber however, if the child suffers tremendous birth injuries due to delivery complications. If your baby developed a defect due to improper delivery, the child birth injury lawyers at a reputable law firm in your state, county, city, or township can help you legally pursue the negligent medical practitioner.

    Why sue if your child ...

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  • What Is Considered Low/poor Vision?
    By: Amy Nutt | - Low Vision, also referred to as poor vision, is when a person loses their sight which is not completely restored using such aids as surgery and prescription eyeglasses. Such sight loss can include poor night vision, blind spots, and a glare preventing one from seeing clearly. Total blindness is not considered low vision because there is still some sight with low vision. Low vision is normally associated with people who are "legally blind" and require vision aids.

    The American Opto ...

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  • Types And Causes Of Childbirth Injuries
    By: Mark Dacanay | - Childbirth is a very special moment for would-be parents. That is why a lot of preparations are taken to make sure that everything goes as well as it should when the time comes to meet their new son or daughter.

    Unfortunately, all the preparations can be for naught if you are faced with negligent medical professionals.

    Childbirths are very risky for both the mother and the child. In fact 9.5% of all medical malpractice suits in the country involve misdiagnosis of proble ...

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  • Brief Overview Of Various Pillows And Memory Foam Mattress Toppers
    By: Manseo | - Those who were injured back and neck than sleeping comfortably can be difficult after an injury. Even sitting at a computer too long may cause such injuries usually take a long time to heal. Today, the body specially designed pillows can help you get a good night's sleep while you are recovering. For some, they have the right to provide support during a lifetime.

    There are many types of body pillows and this article is a brief overview of various pillow designs to help you determin ...

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  • Fetal Distress Injuries - When The Unimaginable Could Have Been Avoided
    By: Joseph Hernandez | - Imagine being pregnant. Imagine the anticipation you are feeling as you wait for the birth of your baby. Imagine all the care you have taken all these months - eating the right foods, not drinking, not smoking, and doing everything possible to make sure you have a healthy baby. May you have picked a name for your baby. Maybe you have painted your baby's room. Or maybe you have decided to wait to discover whether you will have a baby boy or a baby girl. And all you ask is that your baby be ...
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  • The Importance Of Chiropractic Health
    By: Terry Stanfield | - Chiropractic health refers to focus on the link between body structure and function, especially spinal areas. Nerves are responsible for control over every movement and function in your body including organs, muscles and general system. Nerve endings originate from the brain in a singular muscular bundle often referred to as the spinal cord. The cord in turn travels down the entire spinal column until it reaches its final destination in the form of spinal vertebrae. The vertebrae is the actual l ...
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  • The Nut Case
    By: fin2000 | - Nuts have long had a bad rap for being high in fat and calories, prompting weight-conscious bodybuilders to relegate nuts to their lists of forbidden foods. But as researchers take a closer look at walnuts, almonds, and other nuts, they're discovering these delicious, crunchy foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. And that fat we were so wary of? Turns out it's good for our hearts - and our bodybuilding.

    That was the conclusion of the US Food and Drug Administ ...

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  • Personal Injury Lawyers Making The Right Choice
    By: Caitlinaa Fuller | - Personal injury lawyers are lawyers who will fight for your rights as a victim of negligence. Negligence on the part of a company or an individual can cause serious harm to you or a family member. If you have fallen victim you may want to seek representation from a law firm that specializes in injury cases.

    There are many different types of personal injuries including wrongful deaths, car accidents, slips and falls, birth injuries, injury at work and prescription errors. If you f ...

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  • Paul J Napoli Helps Medical Malpractice Victims Get Justice
    By: Paul Justice | - If you feel like you have been a victim of medical malpractice, this is the time for you to stand up with courage and fight for what you deserve. Doctors today have the most advanced medical devices that have ever been around, this is why it is inexcusable for them to be making mistakes that are found in medical malpractice lawsuits. The reason why so many of these cases are coming to court are because insurance companies are sneaky, they dont want to have to pay for the mistakes ...
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  • Negative Effects Of Medical Malpractice
    By: Amy Nutt | - Every year, medical malpractice is a serious problem for thousands of people across the country. Medical malpractice occurs when a heath care professional fails to provide a patient with a standard quality of care which results in injury or harm to the patient.

    Medical malpractice can take place in any health facility by any type of medical personnel that can include doctors, nurses, hospital workers, dentists, eye doctors, surgeons,etc. An article published in the Journal of the ...

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  • Traumatic Brain Injury: By The [staggering] Numbers
    By: David Bressman | - Every 23 seconds, one person in the United States sustains a brain injury.

    Generally, there are two types of brain injuries: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). An ABI generally encompasses any injury to the brain that occurs after birth as a result of physical force (such as, due to an accident), tumors, violent acts (such as a gun shot wound). ABI is the broadest category and includes, generally, all brain injuries that occur after birth.

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  • Wrongful Death Is The Ultimate Personal Injury
    By: Nick Messe | - Sometimes it seems that modern life is not based on the golden rule which states "do unto others as you would have them do unto you". This time honored premise seems now to exist in a slightly altered version which might read "when you feel that others have done unto you, seek compensation".

    We have rules and laws for every conceivable circumstance making it possible for the average person to obtain huge monetary compensation for personal injuries of all types. The endless list in ...

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  • Misdiagnosis, Birth Injury, And Other Common Types Of Medical Malpractice
    By: Daniel Beasley | - Medical professionals are depended on to accurately detect, diagnose, and treat medical conditions. Unfortunately, negligence may result in errors that can cause devastating injuries or even death. In this situation, a patient may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim.

    Common types of medical malpractice claims include birth injury, surgical and anesthesia errors, and delayed or inaccurate diagnosis.

    Birth injury typically refers to an injury which occurs ...

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  • Birth Injury May Result In Medical Malpractice Claim
    By: Joseph Hernandez | - Childbirth, including pregnancy, labor and deliver, is a complex process during which complications can arise. If not diagnosed immediately and treated correctly, these complications can lead to serious and permanent injuries, and even fatality, to a newborn.
    Some of the most frequently occurring birth injuries include:

    -Cerebral palsy,
    -Brachial plexus (also referred to as Erb's palsy),
    -Fracture of the collarbone or skull,
    -Facial paralysis,< ...

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  • Reduce The Signs Of Skin Pigmentation With Laser Treatments
    By: Michelle | - Almost everyone has some area of skin where the pigmentation is slightly abnormal. Skin pigmentation problems can range from moderate (freckles) to severe (hyperpigmentation) but most are treatable to some extent and rarely present a health problem in most healthy individuals.

    What are the causes of skin pigmentation?
    Sun
    Hormones
    Birthmarks
    Injuries
    Hereditary
    Pregnancy
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  • The Most Common Areas Of Law Practice
    By: Benicio Brown | - It should come as no surprise; there are many different types of law. It is up to each individual attorney to decide on which area or areas of law he or she will ultimately practice.

    In todays fast paced world, four of the most common areas of practice continue to be personal injury, family law, immigration and criminal defense. Many of the most successful law firms have achieved this success by specializing in litigation and trial strategies, encompassing these areas.

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  • San Francisco Personal Injury Lawyers For The Accident Victims Of San Francisco
    By: Personal Injury | - Lawyers and Attorneys in San Francisco specializing in Personal Injury lawsuits are a special breed of lawyer with a passion for defending those who have suffered injuries as a result of the negligence or carelessness of others, including individuals, parties, or entities such as companies.
    Lawyers will also:
    Assist you in fighting against large corporations if they are at fault for your injuries
    File any suits, claims, and motions relating to your personal ...

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  • Causes Of Brain Injury - What You Should Know About Tbis
    By: Daniel Beasley | - Brain injury can be caused by many things. These things may include crashes, violence, and falling down. Men in the military often sustain brain injury from the pressure of explosive blasts.

    Brain injury can be easy to happen because the brain is so fragile. The brain is actually very soft and has the consistency of gelatin. It is cushioned from the bones of the skull and the cerebrospinal fluid floating inside of the skull. When a sudden stop or a heavy blow causes the brain to t ...

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  • Is Your Baby At Risk Of Aquiring A Birth Injury?
    By: Daniel Beasley | - Although a birth injury can occur through means other than negligence, birth injuries such as Erb's palsy, cerebral palsy, and brain injury can also be the result of medical malpractice on the part of the doctor, nurse, or other health care professional. Medical malpractice attorneys can help victims of medical negligence file a lawsuit and seek entitled damages.

    Causes of Birth Injury

    There are several complications that can lead to birth injury:

    K ...

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  • Have You Been A Victim Of Medical Negligence?
    By: George Lee Smith | - Medical negligence is a devastating reality that unfortunately touches the lives of many Australians each year. Medical negligence is defined as the failure of a medical professional to meet the standard of good medical practice in their field of practice. Medical malpractice or negligence can occur as a result of a mistake made by a medical professional including a physician, nurse, the hospital, or other medical staff; in which they took action that was negligent or incompetent resulting in th ...
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  • Relieving Body Pain Through Acupuncture Therapy
    By: Rokai Kolam | - The Chinese have their own way of healing themselves that date back to the Stone Age. Acupuncture is one traditional healing method that made the Chinese very popular. In fact, this technique of relieving pain is so renowned that it has spread to other parts of the world and used up until today by people of various nationalities who believe in this Chinese method.

    Acupuncture in China started at around 3,000 B.C. and used sharpened stones or the Bian shi for their needles. These ...

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  • Civil Laws On Brain Injury
    By: Darren Agaton | - The brain is an essential organ, which runs the physical, social, emotional and intellectual parts of humans. Once injured even in the slightest manner, it would definitely affect ones life. In fact, brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability for adults and children in the United States.

    According to statistics from Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1.9 million Americans suffer from different types of brain injuries annually. The most common ...

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  • Classes Of People Who Need Walk-in Tubs And Showers
    By: Theodore Cartman | - Since the early days of the Greeks and the Romans, bath tubs were in existence empire. Water-relaxation was important to the Greeks and this is why they perfected the art. Tubs have since continued to evolve and today we have many different types of showers, tubs and jacuzzis.

    Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent in spa treatments every year by people of all ages who just want a water relaxation. Today, aroma therapy baths are now very popular and see people from all walks of ...

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  • Walk-in Tubs And Showers Tips
    By: Theodore Cartman | - One of the most basic and most repeated acts in one's life is getting clean. That means once the alarm goes off for most us we know it is time to jump into the shower. This is the routine for millions of people the world over. Afterwards one grabs breakfast and leaves the house for either school or work.

    We hardly think twice when it comes to this routine but what we fail to realize is that there are thousands of people who cannot perform this simple act of getting into the shower ...

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  • Birth Injury Lawyer New York: Glaxosmithkline Releases Warning Label For Paxil
    By: Paul Justice | - When a couple is expecting a child one thing that is normally not planned for is any type of birth injury. Birth injuries can turn a joyous occasion into one of fear and worrisome. The most common types of birth injuries stem from having a decreased flow of blow which in turn causes a lack of oxygen. This lack of oxygen can cause the baby to suffocate or suffer from heart, lung, and spinal cord injuries. Doctors are very careful when administering labor for they are constantly checking the heart ...
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  • Facts To Know About Brain Injury
    By: Jan Camille Canivel | - Brain is a vital part of the body because through it, information for the body is received, distributed and organized. In addition, the brain is also responsible for a person's mental processes and physical actions.

    When a person obtains a brain injury, his/her life may suddenly change. Due to the problems that are brought by this kind of injury, persons who are suffering from it are entitled by law to file a claim against the person at fault. Compensation that will be recei ...

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  • The Most Common Childhood Injuries!
    By: ranjan | - Baby Safety....

    The most common childhood injuries

    Burns, one of the most common childhood accidental injuries. These include sunburns and burns caused by stoves, lamps, matches, lighted cigarettes, fireplaces, wood stoves, and hot liquid from a pan, cup, bath, or hot water heater. Deciding which formula is right for your family means considering your baby's health, age, and dietary needs, as well as each formula's cost and preparation time. Whichever one you like, ...

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  • Injured Brain, What Can Be The Claim
    By: Darren Agaton | - Brain injury overview

    The brain controls the physical, emotional, social and intellectual parts of humans. When it is damaged, it would definitely affect one's life.

    According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability for adolescents and children in the United States. And every year, there are 1.9 million Americans who suffer from different brain injuries.

    Brain injury types are: ...

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  • Boston Criminal Lawyer - New York Dui Lawyer - Houston Dui Lawyer 224
    By: lawyerinfodomain | - Before hiring such a professional, check that he has successfully handled such cases before, and fully understands the issues that arise in birth injury cases. Be prepared for some lawyers not to accept your case. Groove also takes care to ask its attorneys to provide you with a written retainer agreement that spells out how each attorney will litigate your legal claims in Court. It is advisable to sign an agreement with the personal injury lawyer before handing the case to him. That way you d ...
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  • Meridian Vehicle Insurance - Owensboro Car Insurance - Bowling Green Car Insurance Rates 694
    By: baronvonfaht | - Well, the main reason women tend to be offered lower auto insurance rates than men is women drivers, as a whole, arent involved in as many claims as their male counterparts. Repair or replacement of your damaged property, including the car and other personal property Loss of past and future wages and earning capacity Payment of medical bills relating to your treatment from injuries sustained in the accident, including anticipated future medical expenses Compensation for your pain and sufferin ...
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  • Brain And Head Injury: At Wits End?
    By: Jean Kuda | - Just as all individuals are different, all brain and head injuries are unique. The brain can receive several types of injuries depending on the type and amount of force that come in contact with the head.

    Actually, you do not have to be knocked unconscious to sustain a brain injury. Mild traumatic brain injury can damage your brain at the cellular level.

    Head related injuries are higher than the combined incidence of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and mul ...

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  • Different Types Of Brain Injury
    By: Dave Davies | - Brain injury can be as individual as people, because every case of brain injury can happen for different reasons and have different effects on people. Classifying the different types of brain injury can require a lot of research. Generally the classification starts with the two more common types of brain injury: traumatic brain injury and acquired brain injury. The levels are ranted as mild, moderate or severe. Brain injuries can also be classified as an open or closed brain injury. In this arti ...
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  • Get Information About Brachial Plexus Treatment
    By: Peter Hutch | - Types

    Stretch - which vary in degrees of intensity, however nerves in plexus are often compressed due to swelling or bruising from birth trauma of shoulder getting caught on the pelvic bone

    Rupture - nerves are torn at either one or several places in the plexus requiring surgery for the nerves to recover.

    Avulsion (most severe injury) - nerves are pulled from the spinal cord as evidenced by a totally flaccid extremity, which requires surgery and poss ...

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  • Just What Is Neurogenic Bladder?
    By: David Cowley | - Neurogenic bladder is a condition that affects both males and females and can result from disease, injury, or birth defects that affect the brain, spinal cord, or nerves leading to the bladder. Neurogenic bladder is caused by problems with the nerves carrying messages between the bladder and the brain which resdults in the loss of the normal bladder function control.
    Bladder function is normally automatic but is governed by the brain. The final decision on whether or not to void is lost ...

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  • How Do I Make My Acne Go Away
    By: Lana Robinson | - Acne - What Is It? Well, it's basically a clogged pore and can occur on the face, back, check, neck or shoulders. The severity of acne ranges from mild to severe, encompassing spots of acne to painful nodules and cysts. Acne has many names: pimples, whiteheads, papules, cysts, nodules, and rosacea just to name a few. Statistically speaking, adolescents are the ones in our population affected by acne regardless of sex, race, or ethnicity. In fact, about 80% of all people between the ages of 12 ...
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  • Umbilical Cord Blood Saves Lives
    By: Alvin Toh | - Cord blood, also known as placental blood, is the blood that remains in umbilical cord and placenta following a live birth. There are 3 sources of stem cells: umbilical cord blood, embryonic cells and bone marrow. Adult stem cells from bone marrow have limited uses while embryonic stem cell research is a major area of controversy. Umbilical cord blood stem cells are more proliferate and can be successfully substituted for embryonic stem cells in research and treatment.

    There are a ...

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  • Birth Injuries: Types And Causes
    By: Michael Grossman | - Many children are born every year with birth defects and developmental disabilities. Sometimes though, injuries occurred during birth or immediately after birth. Certain disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy can occur under negligent care. 1 out of 28 babies are born every year with a birth defect. Birth defects are also the leading cause of death in the first year of life. Source: March of Dimes.

    After birth there are a number of disabilities that can occur, if babies are abused ...

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  • Birth Injury: Brachial Plexus Palsy
    By: Michael Grossman | - Brachial Plexus Palsy (BPP) is a devastating condition that infants and some newborns can develop. The Brachial Plexus is a group of nerves on the spine that controls the feeling, control and the movement of the hands, arms and wrists. While this is not a well-discussed injury, interestingly it is more common than other birth injuries, even Cerebral Palsy and Downs Syndrome. Look at the statistics taken from the Brachial Plexus Palsy Foundation's Website.

    * One in 1000, births suf ...

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  • The Benefits, Joys And Danger Of The Sunlight
    By: Knut Holt | - For a long time we have been told to beware of the sun-rays and protect ourselves from the impact of sun rays upon our skin. The truth is probably not as bad and simple. Sunlight gives both benefits, and effects harm by exaggerated exposure. The effects of sunlight upon the skin is due to the ultra-violet light. These light rays are generally divided in three kinds according to wavelength, UVA with longest wavelength and lest energy in each light quantum, UVB of shorter wavelength, and UVC of sh ...
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