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HematologistsHematologists are internal medicine physician sub-specialists with an expanded knowledge of blood, the organs that make blood components and diseases of the blood. The blood is a living tissue that carries nutrients to the 75 trillion cells of the body anHerniated DiscHerniated disc, also known as slipped disc or ruptured disc, can happen to any of the 23 fibrous, protective discs between vertebrae of the spine. The lumbar region or lower back is the most common location of a herniated disc. Discs are located between tHospice Care in the Nursing HomeAt least one in four Americans dies in a nursing home, and evidence indicates that many nursing home residents receive suboptimal end-of-life care. Approximately 25% of residents with daily cancer pain receive no pain medications, and residents are oftHow to File a Wrongful Death Suit in IndianaWrongful death is defined as a death caused by the negligence or wrongful acts of an individual or company. The definition of negligence is the failure to use reasonable care, resulting in the damage, injury or death of another. The sadness from the loss How to Pick a Good Nursing HomeIt can be tough facing the gut wrenching decision to place a loved one in a nursing home. Even when it comes to the point that they clearly need more direct care than you are able to give them, it isn't easy to take that step. Much of the recent...Huntington County Personal InjuryIf you have suffered a personal injury in Huntington County, Indiana, Sweeney Law Firm is available to advise you of your legal rights. The Sweeney Law Firm will determine whether you have a personal injury case worth pursuing and help you through every sImproper Use of ForcepsForceps are a medical instrument that can be used to help apply traction to the fetal head to aid in its passage through the birth canal. Forceps are shaped like a large pair of tongs designed to fit around either side of the fetal skull. Because they areImproper Use of Medical EquipmentA physician or other medical professional could scarcely do their job without such medical instruments and equipment. A doctor or hospital is held to a very high standard of care in protecting the health and welfare of its patients in regards to such equiImproper use of Vacuum Extraction During DeliveryVacuum extractors are medical instruments that can be used to help apply traction to the fetal head to aid in its passage through the birth canal. A vacuum extractor is a vacuum machine with a cup shaped extension that fits (to varying degrees) on the fetInadequate Staffing in Nursing HomesStaff shortages are a major crisis in nursing homes across the United States, and include a shortage of registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Adequate nursing home staffing is critical to pr