Immunotherapy offers hope to some cancer patients in New Jersey, but many doctors lack familiarity with the side effects of these new and experimental medicines. Most medical providers know how to recognize side effects from chemotherapy because that approach to...
Veteran misdiagnosed, wrongly accused of addiction
For people in New Jersey, going to the hospital can be a time for stress and uncertainty. In most cases, however, that is because a patient is concerned about the outcomes of their medical procedures, not because the hospital itself could be the cause of new problems....
Erb’s palsy: what it is, how it can be treated
Erb's palsy is one form of brachial plexus palsy, a palsy affecting the nerve system near the neck that controls sensation and movement in the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers. It occurs in one to two out of every 1,000 newborns and can have permanent effects on...
About Erb’s palsy
Expectant parents in New Jersey should be aware of Erb's Palsy, a type of brachial plexus palsy. It is a condition that can occur in one or two out of every thousand deliveries. The most common cause for the condition is when the baby's neck is overextended to the...
