If you have surgery in Illinois, there are a few anesthesia options that are available depending on the type of surgery and how long the procedure could take. General anesthesia is the most common and involves medications that put you to sleep so that you are unaware...
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Why is multiple myeloma often diagnosed late in Black patients?
Illinois residents rightfully expect to get a diagnosis of any medical conditions they develop. Black patients are more likely to have multiple myeloma and get a delayed diagnosis, however. What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a rare type of blood cancer that...
How does a TBI affect dementia?
Chicago residents who suffer traumatic brain injuries may have a higher risk of serious cognitive problems. Older adults in particular may be more likely to develop dementia. What is a TBI? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can impact a person after they have suffered a...
How dementia is related to TBI
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases the risks that a person develops dementia, which increases several times more with repeated injuries. The symptoms of traumatic brain injury are related to the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. For...
Accidents that could occur while flying
Whether you're looking at a plane in the sky in Illinois or you're flying on a plane across the country, one of the fears that you might have is that something will go wrong. This could lead to the plane crashing in the water, on the ground, or into a building. Here...
Birth injuries and medical malpractice claims in Illinois
If your child is disabled or has been diagnosed with a condition caused by a birth injury, you should take steps to determine if it occurred due to the negligence or wanton misconduct of a healthcare practitioner or facility as a whole. If it was, you should file a...
A Troubling Spirit Of Flight Safety At Spirit Airlines
For a blasé attitude about fly-by-wire controls, consider the proposed fine levied on Spirit Airlines. In a registered letter 16 July 2010 to the carrier, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $50,000 civil penalty (fine) for operating one of its A321...
Understanding “failure to rescue” cases in Illinois
There are many kinds of medical malpractice, but one of the most common is "failure to rescue." This is a problem that is often due to negligence on the part of the medical professional, and understanding it is important for anyone who may be considering a medical...
How safe is the Boeing 737 after one crashed in China?
A Chinese airplane with 123 passengers and nine crew members crashed on March 21, 2022. The airplane was at about 30,000 and going 523 mph. Hundreds of firefighters put the fire out. After 18 hours there haven't been any survivors found and the plane disintegrated....
How should you deal with a TBI after a crash?
If you are one of the thousands of people who suffer a traumatic brain injury each year, you know how difficult it can be to cope with the aftermath. A TBI can affect every aspect of your life, from your physical abilities to your emotional well-being. If you have...