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Some Illinois residents take weight loss drugs for various health reasons. Although these medications can have positive impacts on your life, they can also pose serious risks. It was discovered that weight loss drugs combined with anesthesia can be a bad mix. Weight...
Patients in Illinois often feel more comfortable with friendly, compassionate doctors. However, some are more business-minded and don’t have such compassionate personalities. In that situation, it’s fair for patients to wonder if bad bedside manner may constitute...
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a frustratingly difficult condition to diagnose. In fact, almost 40% of patients initially receive a false negative result after going through a battery of tests. Here are some reasons why this...
A new type of mouthguard could protect Illinois athletes who play contact sports against serious brain injuries. The mouthguards, which contain sensors that measure the severity of head impacts, have been approved for use by rugby’s governing body. World Rugby may be...
When you enter an Illinois hospital, you expect to receive only the best medical care. Unfortunately, sometimes, things can happen that lead to complications. Sepsis is one of the most serious; this is what it is and how it develops. Understanding sepsis Sepsis is a...
Medical malpractice remains a serious concern for those who seek assistance from a healthcare provider. If a doctor misdiagnoses a serious problem, it can lead to complications and worsen a patient's health. Often, people assume doctors and hospitals are the main...
NFL fans in Illinois and around the country who watch footage recorded during preseason workouts and scrimmages may have noticed offensive and defensive linemen were wearing helmets covered in padding. These are known as Guardian Caps, and they are designed to prevent...
When lawmakers in Illinois added Section 2-402 to the Code of Civil Procedure in 1976, their goal was to protect doctors and other health care workers from frivolous lawsuits. To reduce the number of health care providers sued for medical malpractice, the legislation...
When pursuing a medical malpractice claim in Illinois, one of the most challenging aspects for victims is establishing causation. Proving that a healthcare provider's actions are directly responsible for a patient's injuries or worsening condition requires carefully...
An accident can happen to anyone in Illinois without warning. One of the most common situations is a slip-and-fall, which can injure you. These are common traumatic brain injuries stemming from slip-and-fall accidents. Concussion A concussion is a milder but common...