Appendicitis is a medical emergency, as it can quickly become life-threatening for patients. This is especially true if a patient’s appendix bursts, as a ruptured appendix can cause peritonitis, sepsis or septic shock. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can improve a patient’s prognosis considerably, of course. Doctors routinely misdiagnose appendicitis in emergency departments across the country. […]
Monthly Archives: March 2023
Most births are normal and the babies healthy. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one out of every 33 newborn babies has a birth defect. Some mothers and babies also experience traumatic birth injuries. While both birth defects and birth injuries can affect the health of a baby, the two […]