When left untreated, HSV meningoencephalitis can be fatal. Doctors are responsible for doing all they can to prevent newborns from developing this infection.
Cerebral palsy comes in many forms, depending on the areas of the brain that have been damaged, the number of limbs affected, and the types of body movements involved.
Neonatal intensive care units are designed to treat the smallest and most fragile patients. Unfortunately, medical malpractice happens far too often in the NICU
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, and nodular and ocular melanomas can be particularly difficult to identify in the all-important early stages when treatment is most successful.
Coronary stent implant procedures are commonly performed but still come with risks. If doctors make mistakes, it can result in life-threatening consequences.
When the health of an unborn child is in question, tests like a biophysical profile and a non-stress test are invaluable tools for determining if further action is needed.