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A stroke is the medical term for a condition in which a blood vessel that provides necessary oxygen to the brain bursts or is blocked by clots, resulting in the oxygen supply to the brain being disrupted. Without oxygen, brain tissue begins to die. If this process proceeds uninterrupted for

The Cauda Equina is the bundle of nerves at the lower end of the spinal cord. This section of the central nervous system is important for providing control of the feet, ankles, knees, and anal sphincter. The lower portion of the body relies on proper functioning of the Cauda Equina

Cauda Equina Syndrome, which occurs when significant pressure builds on the bundle of nerves at the base of the spine, is often associated with clear, emergent symptoms, such as sudden loss of feeling in the legs or loss of bowel control. Though such clear indications of this dangerous syndrome do

It should not be up to the patient to monitor their own IV for infiltration, but oftentimes this is precisely what happens. It is only after the patient notices something wrong and hits their call light that a nurse makes a proper evaluation of the IV and discovers that infiltration

Millions of American children take part in sports, whether it be pickup games at the park, Little League, or school teams. Sports can be a great opportunity for a young person to learn social skills as well as get exercise. Children who participate in sports develop self-discipline as well as

At first glance, Jet skis seem like a safe and fun way to enjoy the water. This illusion of safety is based in part on a popular misconception that landing in the water is less dangerous than landing on hard ground, as most people have jumped into the water on

When most people think of elevator accidents, the worst-case scenario often comes to mind, with the elevator plunging multiple stories. These types of accidents usually result in significant injury or death. But there are other, smaller elevator accidents that still injure many people every year. Of these, two common accidents

A Virginia woman has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a JC Penney salon, alleging serious chemical burns to her scalp during a hair bleaching. These types of chemical burns are surprisingly common when getting hair dyed or bleached. Three salon hair treatments are particularly associated with chemical burns to

Retained Products of Conception (RPOC) are remnants of the placenta and other tissue which can remain in the uterus postpartum. Doctors should carefully monitor for signs of RPOC, as this condition leaves the mother particularly vulnerable to developing sepsis. One of the most common, and dangerous, signs of RPOC is

Carbon monoxide exposure is a hidden menace that can occur in a variety of situations, mostly involving enclosed spaces and machinery or appliances. Running a vehicle in a garage or using poorly ventilated stoves or water heaters runs the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Fires, including house fires, apartment fires,