Diabetes or DUI?
What is diabetes? Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not function normally to release insulin to aid in the ability of the cells to take up the glucose (sugar) it…
What is diabetes? Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not function normally to release insulin to aid in the ability of the cells to take up the glucose (sugar) it…
This is Part 2 of a question addressed last month: What happens with cervical spinal cord injury? If you missed Part 1, click below for an explanation of high and low cervical injury levels of the…
Cervical Injury Levels of the Spinal Cord The cervical spine is located at the very top of the spinal column. The seven vertebral levels within this region, which are classified…
In order for a bone to fracture, some form of trauma must be applied to that bone. In blunt force trauma, there are two different forms of fractures: direct fractures…
Abusive Head Trauma or Pediatric Stroke? Abusive Head Trauma is a challenging diagnosis that should be evaluated by a medical professional with the collaboration of other disciplines. The presentation of…
When did the fracture happen? This is a question often asked by medical professionals in cases of alleged child abuse. Other important related questions are: Is it abuse? Who did it?…
In cases that involve medical records, an attorney’s understanding of the treatment setting(s) is key. This is particularly true when dissecting records from an emergency department (ED). Though it may…
The world of medicine is chock-full of jargon that only those in the medical field can decipher. Abbreviations are common in all different medical specialties. It can be both difficult…
Approximately 250,000 children suffer burn injuries each year in the United States, accounting for one‑third of all burns. Of these patients, about 30,000 require hospital admission. Pediatric burn resuscitation protocol…
Who is at the bedside 24/7 when an individual is in the hospital?Who evaluates the medical condition of a patient on a round-the-clock basis?Who notices the subtle changes in the…