How to detect jaundice in a newborn
Sixty percent of babies are born with jaundice. An excess of the chemical bilirubin in the liver causes jaundice and can take less than a week for a baby to excrete it. This condition is recognizable by the yellowing of the baby’s skin, gums and whites of the eyes. An infant treated for jaundice can […]
Study finds crash risk increases with only light rain
Even when only a light rain is falling, Iowa drivers might be at greater risk on the road than they would be in clear weather. The Bulletin of the American Meteorology Society has published a study that reports that the risk of a fatal motor vehicle accident increased by 27 percent in a light rain. […]
Crash with storm chasers leads to lawsuit against Weather Channel
The Weather Channel has a show called “Storm Wranglers,” whose two stars were killed in a crash on March 28, 2017, and Iowa residents may want to know that the incident has led to a wrongful death lawsuit. The two were chasing a tornado near the city of Spur, Texas, when they allegedly ran a […]
Migraines can be mistaken for other conditions
Individuals in Iowa and throughout the country may feel a variety of symptoms that are the result of a migraine headache. However, since migraines can mimic the symptoms of other conditions, it can be difficult for medical professionals to accurately diagnose them. It is also possible that someone who is actually experiencing a different medical […]
While birth injuries are on the decline, lawsuits are on the rise
In Iowa and across the U.S., the number of birth injuries is steadily declining year after year, and infant mortality rates are going down as well. At the same time, the number of birth injury lawsuits is growing, and the settlements that result are reaching previously unthinkable figures. The CDC recorded 3,945,875 live births in […]
Pregnant moms with the flu pose a risk to their children
A recent study found that some pregnant women with the flu give birth to babies suffering from a variety of problems. The new study, published in the journal Birth Defects Research, found that pregnant women admitted to an intensive care unit suffering from 2009 H1N1 influenza were more likely to deliver preterm babies and babies […]
Does your child have cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy can be hard to detect. Many parents do not notice their child has cerebral palsy for months or years after their child is born. Because cerebral palsy affects muscle movements and coordination, it can be difficult to notice in infants. Too often, parents miss signals of cerebral palsy because they can be difficult […]
What is a hypoxic brain injury?
A brain injury is one of the most serious injuries a person can experience. One of these injuries is known as a hypoxic brain injury, or brain hypoxia. Brain hypoxia occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen. This can occur for several reasons. Some of the most common reasons include: Choking Drowning Low […]
Winter weather means taking precautions while driving
Winter weather conditions in Iowa and across the United States can make driving dangerous. Slick roads from snow and ice as well as sudden blizzards can cause car accidents to occur. Learning how to navigate the roads during winter weather may help drivers and passengers arrive at their destinations safely. Before leaving home, it’s a […]
Police collect incomplete picture about causes of car crashes
Police have a lot on their hands when they respond to car accidents in Iowa. They need to prepare a report that describes the crash, but a new report from the National Safety Council calls out law enforcement nationwide for failing to record whole categories of reasons that cause traffic accidents. The council’s nationwide analysis […]