Diagnosis of a medical condition is not always easy or quick – especially if the medical condition is rare. But for certain conditions, there is no time to waste and no room for error. Failure to diagnose heart attacks and strokes is a serious problem in the United...
Month: September 2020
The Importance of Legal Look-Back Windows
In the ongoing fight for justice on behalf of victims of childhood sexual abuse, few measures have been as impactful as laws that temporarily lift the civil statutes of limitation. Sex abuse is often so traumatic for children that they may not be able to talk about it...
Identifying the signs of abuse could be key to protecting children
Protecting young people from the impact of sexual abuse often depends on identifying signs of abuse and acting quickly. This is especially true for children who experience abuse by a youth organization leader, teacher, coach, foster parent, church leader or other...
Hypoxia: a birth injury that can have lifelong consequences
Many mothers dream about who their children might be in the future. However, if a child suffers hypoxia during labor or delivery, they may face a future of lifelong health concerns. How can this injury impact children and families? Why can hypoxia occur? Hypoxia...
