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Can replacement neurons repair a brain injury?
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Nov 4, 2016 | Brain Injury
A recent study published in the journal Nature reports that when embryonic neurons are transplanted into mice brains that are damaged, the proper connections were formed. Brain function was restored. What does this mean for the estimated 1.7 million Americans that...
What are some of the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Oct 21, 2016 | Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries are possible in car accidents. These injuries can cause a host of symptoms that can impact almost every system in the body. Cognitive function, sensory symptoms, and physical symptoms are all possible after a traumatic brain injury. For the...
Injuries during delivery can be very serious
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Oct 7, 2016 | Birth Injury
Last week, we discussed how episiotomies were once commonplace, but they aren't really all that common these days. There are still instances in which they are necessary, but without those circumstances being present, this procedure shouldn't be done while a woman is...
What is an episiotomy, and what are the risks of this procedure?
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Sep 23, 2016 | Birth Injury
During childbirth, you might have to have an episiotomy. While this procedure is considered outdated by some, it is still used in some cases. In the United States, approximately 40 percent of vaginal births will need this procedure.What is an episiotomy? An episiotomy...
Complications are possible after surgery
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Sep 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
In the previous blog post, we discussed how some oral surgery patients suffered from endocarditis, a very serious complication, after their surgery. That story forces the question: What complications are possible following a surgery?Most patients might notice that...
Heart infections in 15 patients linked to same dentist
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Proper dental care is crucial for your health. Your mouth is full of bacteria that occur naturally. In very rare cases, it is possible that the bacteria in your mouth will invade your bloodstream. That can lead to serious issues, and that is what seems to have...
Birth injury case ends in $16 million award
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Aug 12, 2016 | Birth Injury
Most women expect their birth experience to be well handled, especially when they have shopped around for a birth center or hospital that will meet their needs. While there is no guarantee that everything will go according to plan, they certainly don't expect to be...
What actions can I take if a paramedic is neglectful?
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics have very difficult jobs. They are tasked with keeping patients alive in situations that can be dangerous. They have to do this on the scene of an accident, as well as in a vehicle on the road while they are heading to the...
Postpartum hemorrhages are life threatening
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Jul 15, 2016 | Birth Injury
When a woman gives birth, she is going to experience vaginal bleeding. There is a fine line between normal bleeding after birth and a postpartum hemorrhage. When a woman experiences postpartum hemorrhaging, she is facing a life-threatening condition that must be...
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