One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Over 16,700 women in New York are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, and about 2,500 women die from breast cancer in New York annually. Early detection saves lives – breast cancer caught at the localized stage, before it spreads beyond the breast, […]
Few things are more frightening for new parents than watching their newborn baby turn yellow in the days after birth. Newborn jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by elevated bilirubin in the baby’s blood, affects roughly 60 percent of term babies and 80 percent of preterm babies within the first week of […]
Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes trapped against the mother’s pubic bone after the head delivers, preventing the infant’s body from being expelled. This creates a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention. According to the Cleaveland Clinic, shoulder dystocia affects 0.6% to 1.4% of deliveries for infants under 8 lbs 13 oz, and 5–9% […]
Medical malpractice claims in New York are governed by some of the strictest filing deadlines in the country. When a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and causes harm to a patient, the law sets firm limits on how long that patient has to seek justice, and missing those deadlines, even […]
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, and New York’s hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes are not immune. When a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, a treatable condition can become a fatal one, leaving families without answers and suddenly facing financial ruin. Under New […]
Prenatal infections such as Group B Streptococcus and chorioamnionitis pose serious risks during pregnancy. These maternal-fetal infections may cross the placenta or be transmitted through the birth canal during delivery, potentially harming the developing baby. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of severe complications, including preterm birth, brain injury, […]
