The results of a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study suggest that cell phones are encouraging people in Iowa and around the country to engage in increasingly reckless behavior while behind the wheel. The study adds to the growing body of research about...
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Month: January 2019
Migraines can be mistaken for other conditions
Individuals in Iowa and throughout the country may feel a variety of symptoms that are the result of a migraine headache. However, since migraines can mimic the symptoms of other conditions, it can be difficult for medical professionals to accurately diagnose them. It...
While birth injuries are on the decline, lawsuits are on the rise
In Iowa and across the U.S., the number of birth injuries is steadily declining year after year, and infant mortality rates are going down as well. At the same time, the number of birth injury lawsuits is growing, and the settlements that result are reaching...
Pregnant moms with the flu pose a risk to their children
A recent study found that some pregnant women with the flu give birth to babies suffering from a variety of problems. The new study, published in the journal Birth Defects Research, found that pregnant women admitted to an intensive care unit suffering from 2009 H1N1...
Birth injuries and medical malpractice
Bringing a child into the world is one of the most tender and amazing events that parents experience. However, at times, the birthing process can go awry, leaving newborns with birth injuries. If you are worried about a potential injury to your child during birth, or...
Study finds new car features increase distraction
Many new cars sold in Iowa offer added features such as GPS navigation and calling through vehicle dashboards. A study by AAA has found that many of these features can pose as a distraction, which increases the risk of car accidents. Researchers at the University of...
Shoulder dystocia: its risk factors and complications
Expectant mothers in Iowa should be aware of the various birth injuries that might be incurred, such as shoulder dystocia. This occurs during a vaginal delivery when the baby's shoulders become stuck in the mother's body (dystocia means difficult or slow labor or...