Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a severe birth injury that occurs when a baby’s brain is deprived of oxygen before, during, or shortly after delivery. This condition can lead to long-term neurological impairments, developmental delays, and, in severe cases, infant mortality. One of the most preventable causes of HIE is the failure to perform a timely…

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy, arising when the body cannot produce sufficient insulin to regulate glucose effectively. While many cases are managed successfully with appropriate medical care, undiagnosed or improperly managed GDM poses significant risks to both mother and child. One of the most severe…

Misdiagnosed appendicitis is relatively common. According to a recent study, between 3.8% and 15% of children admitted to emergency departments at hospitals were misdiagnosed despite presenting symptoms consistent with appendicitis. If your child is one of them, you know that watching your child’s pain get worse until a doctor accurately diagnoses their condition is traumatic…

Imagine rushing your child to the emergency room with severe stomach pain only for the doctors to fail to treat the root cause of that pain in a timely manner. For parents, this can be a nightmare scenario. Watching your child suffer needlessly is something no parent should ever have to experience, but if your…

Prompt diagnosis of pediatric meningitis is essential to your child’s ability to overcome the disease. Unfortunately, meningitis has several symptoms in common with more common and less dangerous diseases, leading to an increase in missed or delayed diagnoses that can impact your child’s life, happiness, and well-being. If their pediatrician doesn’t diagnose or treat your…