When people in Iowa go to seek treatment for skin conditions, they often want to find relief from unpleasant or painful symptoms. In other cases, they may be concerned about a more serious problem like skin cancer. Others might not recognize the cause of their skin...
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Does your child have cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy can be hard to detect. Many parents do not notice their child has cerebral palsy for months or years after their child is born. Because cerebral palsy affects muscle movements and coordination, it can be difficult to notice in infants. Too often,...
Iowa family awarded $29.5 million for deadly CT scan
You might think you are safe at a doctor's office. However, this is not always the case. This past summer, a jury awarded $29.5 million dollars to the family of an Iowa woman in a medical malpractice case. Tragically, the woman died from an allergic reaction to...
What is a hypoxic brain injury?
A brain injury is one of the most serious injuries a person can experience. One of these injuries is known as a hypoxic brain injury, or brain hypoxia. Brain hypoxia occurs when the brain does not receive enough oxygen. This can occur for several reasons. Some of the...
Medication errors linked to issues with electronic health records
Watching clinicians enter information into electronic health records has become a familiar sight to patients in Iowa. Although substantial effort has gone into designing the user interfaces for these electronic records, including input from health care professionals,...
ZF looks to external airbags to protect drivers from side crashes
Drivers in Iowa may benefit from the protection that external airbags afford, but they should not hold their breath for it. Car parts manufacturers have yet to perfect the technology; still, they are clear about the benefits. The ZF Group has released new safety data...
Winter weather means taking precautions while driving
Winter weather conditions in Iowa and across the United States can make driving dangerous. Slick roads from snow and ice as well as sudden blizzards can cause car accidents to occur. Learning how to navigate the roads during winter weather may help drivers and...
Doctors and nurses have differing opinions on OR hours caps
Doctors and nurses in Iowa and the rest of the United States generally agree on the need to provide optimal patient care. However, these professionals don't exactly see eye to eye when it comes to the possibility of capping operating room hours. This is the main...
Police collect incomplete picture about causes of car crashes
Police have a lot on their hands when they respond to car accidents in Iowa. They need to prepare a report that describes the crash, but a new report from the National Safety Council calls out law enforcement nationwide for failing to record whole categories of...
Injuries that might cause delayed symptoms after a car accident
People in Iowa who are in car accidents might initially think they are not injured, but after several days, they may develop symptoms. Whiplash is one of the most common types of injuries that may only show symptoms after several days, and it commonly happens in...