Statistics show that car accidents cause the most spinal injuries at a rate of 38%, or 17,000 cases annually. The spinal column is delicate and houses nerves, bones and ligaments that help the body stand erect. Car accidents can cause several types spinal cord...
Month: June 2021
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Misdiagnosis and late diagnosis of skin cancer
Skin cancer is a common problem, and it can be a deadly one. People in North Carolina, and across the country, should be screened regularly. Sometimes, an asymmetrical spot or one that has grown larger can be melanoma. Malignant melanomas account for three-quarters of...
Umbilical cord issues at birth in North Carolina
Parents are often concerned about the baby's umbilical cord being around the infant's neck during birth. The umbilical cord, also called the nuchal cord, is wrapped around a baby's neck in about one-third of all births, but it can cause serious health conditions in...