News tagged with 'birth injuries'

A C-section death reminds us of the risks involved with the procedure, even though it is on the increase. Doctors wanting to avoid malpractice and women seeking convenience need to understand the dangers.  

A Cook County judge has ruled that limiting caps on medical malpractice is unconstitutional, striking down a two-year old state law.

In a recent issue of the British Medical Journal, Swedish doctors reported that infants born during hospital shift changes face a higher risk of death in their first week of life. The study, conducted by Dr. Johan Karlberg of the University of Hong Kong, revealed that evening, mid-morning, and late night hours were th