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What Is Cervical Dystonia?

Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a disorder that impacts a victim’s neck with involuntary muscle contractions. According to the Mayo Clinic, cervical dystonia...

Medical Negligence and Failure to Diagnose Appendicitis

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, medical errors are the...

Medical Negligence and Cesarean Sections

Cesarean sections⁠—also known as a c-section—can result in dangerous and long-lasting injuries to both a mother during childbirth and the baby. If you or a loved one in Pittsburgh has recently gone through a c-section and has experienced harmful side...

Medical Negligence and Failure to Diagnose Heart Attacks

When doctors and healthcare providers fail our trust in protecting us from harm, innocent patients can be injured⁠—or even lose their life⁠—from a failure to diagnose a heart attack. Because medical providers must...

Medical Negligence and Brain Ischemia

Brain ischemia, or an ischemic stroke, occurs when the brain does not receive sufficient blood. This type of condition often arises due to an untimely response by a healthcare provider and may result in exorbitant medical costs and a significant decrease in the victim’s...