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2009-02-01 | Erb's palsy is a preventable birth defect that affects the shoulder, arm and hand. It is one of several possible brachial plexus injuries caused by shoulder dystocia during childbirth; it is usually preventable.

2008-12-31 | A 2006 study by the Institute of Medicine reported that at least 1.5 million Americans are sickened, injured or killed each year by errors in prescribing, dispensing and taking medications.

2008-04-18 | Colon cancer is like most cancers, early detection and treatment are the key to survival. Unfortunately, many doctors miss this cancer and this can be a fatal missed diagnosis for you.

2008-03-19 | Possibly facing a hysterectomy, chemotherapy, and even death is devastating to any woman, but that pain is deepened by unique anger and disbelief for women who have undergone regular gynecological exams in order to prevent just such a tragedy.

2008-03-02 | Early detection is the key to surviving breast cancer. Failure to diagnose breast cancer can result in disfigurement, more aggressive and harmful treatments, and death.

2008-02-01 | Heart attacks are a very common medical emergency, but are often overlooked or misdiagnosed in emergency rooms and during regular doctor visits.

2008-01-06 | Most of the brain injuries which cause cerebral palsy can be prevented when doctors and other health care professionals properly monitor the mother and fetus during pregnancy and delivery.