Iowa residents may notice the next time they enter an emergency room that it's unusually crowded. Overcrowding in ERs has been an issue for more than a decade. The Institute of Medicine made a report on it back in 2007, saying that overcrowding raises the risk for...
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Month: February 2020
Know how to spot the signs of cerebral palsy in your newborn
Giving birth is a major challenge. But it’s worth it when you get to greet your newborn baby at the end. However, your excitement and relief might change overtime if your baby begins to display signs of cerebral palsy after birth. What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral...
Medication errors put patient health at risk
When Iowa residents visit a doctor or a hospital due to an illness, they may expect to receive a correct diagnosis and proper treatment. When they go to the pharmacy to fill their prescription, they may expect to receive an appropriate drug to treat their condition....
Do red light cameras make the roads safer?
Traffic accidents caused by Iowa drivers running red lights can be deadly. In the United States, around 800 people each year are killed in collisions caused when one driver ran a red light, and many thousands more suffer severe injuries. Over half of the victims in...
Why would a doctor want to cool my baby after birth?
If your newborn received cooling therapy, it is likely because he or she was diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). This birth injury is a type of brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen and shortage of blood flow to the brain. Cooling therapy, also...
Drivers may not realize just how much space tractor-trailers need
You have probably driven next to a tractor-trailer hundreds of times. The first couple times you drove next to a tractor-trailer may have been nerve-racking. You may have only had your learner's permit at that time, but now you are a seasoned driver, and you may not...
What drivers should do after crashing a rental vehicle
People often love to vacation around the holidays. Here in Iowa, winters can be very frigid, limiting many people from their usual outdoor activities. That's why many of them like to pack their bags and fly south to catch some sun. When people travel, they often want...