Shoulder Dystocia and Lack of Oxygen to the Brain
Shoulder dystocia occurs when the baby’s head emerges during delivery, but one or both shoulders remains trapped behind the mother’s pubic bone, preventing completion of delivery of the baby. This may cause the baby to suffer from oxygen deprivation if the umbilical cord is compressed between the baby’s body and the mother’s pelvis, or if...
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Trunnionosis—Once Again, Proof That Metal and Hips Don’t Mix
Thirty years ago, trunnionosis surfaced as a diagnosis to characterize corrosion and wear occurring in hip replacements at the head-neck interface that connects with the thigh bone (femur). Historically, orthopedic surgeons often found corrosion or wear associated with hip implant failures in the area of the hip bone (acetabulum), but not the femur. More recently,...
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Maryland Drivers Ignore School Buses’ Red Flashing Warning Lights, Needlessly Endangering School Children
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) boasts that students are 70 times more likely to get to school safely than traveling by car. Buses are also equipped with many safety features bright yellow paint, flashing red lights, and stop sign arms to direct and navigate traffic. But Maryland drivers are often ignoring the bright...
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History Repeats Itself: MDL Created for another Defective Zimmer Metal on Metal Hip Replacement
In recent years, federal MDL’s (Multi-District Litigations) have been created for a large number of defective metal-on-metal hip replacements, including Smith & Nephew’s BHR and R3; Stryker’s Rejuvenate, ABG II and LFIT V40; as well as many others. In 2010, a large number of cases involving Zimmer’s defective metal-on-metal Durom Cup hip replacement system were...
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Preeclampsia, Placental Abruption and Birth Injuries
It is estimated that every 1 in 100 births is affected by preeclampsia and placental abruption. These conditions can not only cause harm to the baby, but to the mother as well. Often times these birth injuries can have an impact on the child for the rest of their life. Preeclampsia occurs when an expectant...
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Vulnerable Children and Adults in Group Homes Face Risk of Abuse
Many questions and concerns should be considered when an individual and their family members or guardian explore long-term residential care options. The terminology used to describe these residential facilities varies. For example, they may be referred to as group homes, care homes, or residential care facilities. Sadly, one consideration concerns whether placing an individual in...
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Complications from Fetal Macrosomia
A baby born weighing more than 8 pounds 13 ounces (or 4,000 grams) weighs significantly more than the average baby, and so meets the definition for macrosomia, or “big baby syndrome”, which carries with it the risk of injury during delivery. If the baby’s birthweight is even greater – 9 pounds 15 ounces (or 4,500...
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Increasing Motorcycle Fatalities in Maryland
The Governors’ Highway Safety Association’s most recent report indicates that nearly 5,000 people are killed in motorcycle accidents each year. Even with Maryland’s strict helmet laws, motorcyclists are still dying at a higher rate than other motorists. When a motorcycle rider does survive a crash, their injuries can be life-changing. Injuries such as fractures, loss...
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Dangerous carcinogens discovered in heart medication Valsartan
In July of 2018, concerns about cancer prompted the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to issue a voluntary recall for the blood pressure and heart medication Valsartan. Doctors prescribe Valsartan for patients to treat their high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Pharmacies are sending letters to patients who have been taking Valsartan, advising them...
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Yost Legal Group Selects Recipient of 2018 College Essay Scholarship
As always, Yost Legal Group is thrilled by any opportunity to help students in our community succeed. This year, the Yost Legal Group 2018 College Scholarship Essay Program welcomed submissions from current or prospective undergraduate students attending accredited universities and colleges. This year’s recipient was awarded a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition to help them pursue...
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