The free flow of medical information is essential to the health and well-being of a patient. Unfortunately, there are far too many cases where that sharing of information could do significant good but access is routinely denied. In what I can only assume is a misguided attempt to follow the rules or, more cynically, to […]
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Our son Maclain was born prematurely in August 2007. His recovery from a difficult birth appeared to be going well but while he was being cared for in hospital he developed jaundice and obvious symptoms of bilirubin neurotoxicity, such as lethargy and irritability. This led to Kernicterus, a devastating and preventable condition, leaving him with severe cerebral
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As the mother of a premature baby, I learned about some of the complications that can occur with infants born before 36 weeks. One of the complications that preterm infants can be prone to is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious disease of the gut. The U.S. National Library of Medicine (UNLM) explains that underdeveloped cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal
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People who have suffered a personal injury due to the carelessness or actions of others not only suffer from physical injuries but also emotional wounds and feelings of injustice, which often remain long after some of the visible scars have healed. The absence of an acknowledgment of wrongdoing can stay with a victim for decades.
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Gluckstein Lawyers client liaison Brenda Agnew says she is thrilled to be joining the Easter Seals Ontario board of directors and is looking forward to making a meaningful contribution during her three-year term. “My 14-year-old son Maclain has benefitted directly from Easter Seals services, so this is a great chance for me to continue to give back for everything
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As we navigate our way through the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, we see the number of daily cases reaching new heights and a vaccine that is still months away. In this blog post, I will examine some interesting expectant mothers’ trends during the lockdown. Has COVID-19 contributed to a rise in birth injury
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