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Welcoming your first child into the world is an exciting time. But things do not always go as planned in the delivery room. Infant injuries during birth are rare, but they do happen. Know the risks of childbirth, and ask your OB-GYN these questions before your big...
In the middle of 2021, a Minnesota judge sentenced officer Derek Chauvin to more than 22 years behind bars for his part in George Floyd's death. Later, Chauvin accepted a guilty plea in federal court. As part of the guilty plea, Chauvin admitted he violated Floyd's...
Any job comes with the risk of stress, and plenty of jobs also come with the risk of burnout. However, nurses often suffer from a higher risk than almost anyone else. With their fast-paced, intense, demanding and high-stress job, it makes sense that burnout rates are...
Anesthesia is a necessary part of surgical procedures. It is the ultimate in pain relief because it renders you unable to feel anything through a combination of medicines. It also aids the doctor by ensuring you do not move during the procedure. The administration of...
If you find yourself involved in a large truck crash, you could face a number of serious hardships, from devastating injuries to financial challenges and mental trauma. Sadly, truck accidents claim many lives as well. These crashes keep happening due to various risk...
When you find yourself dealing with an injury, it may wind up rerouting your immediate plans. However, if there is damage beyond a temporary setback, your entire future may face uncertainty. A catastrophic injury falls into this latter category. If you have to deal...
You likely go to your Illinois doctor when experiencing specific symptoms or you do not feel quite right, relying on your healthcare professional to treat your condition and help you feel better. If symptoms fit multiple ailments, identifying the issue may take time....
Winter weather may create hazardous driving conditions for motorists, which may lead to serious or fatal collisions. According to the National Weather Service, auto accidents caused by adverse weather conditions cause more than 480,000 injuries and 6,253 deaths each...
The changing of the leaves in the fall is a beautiful phenomenon. However, it also can be quite dangerous once those leaves begin to fall to the ground. Spectrum News 1 explains fallen leaves on pavement can create hazards for vehicles and for people walking on...
Drug diversion occurs when health care providers divert prescription drugs intended for patients and use them themselves. This is a growing problem across Illinois and many other parts of the country, and some say it has reached "epidemic" proportions. When health...