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The Best Way to Prevent Serious Injuries to Children in a Car Accident? Use a Seatbelt

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number one killer of children and teens ages zero… Continue reading The Best Way to Prevent Serious Injuries to Children in a Car Accident? Use a Seatbelt

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Aug 11, 2017

As one of the wealthiest countries, and one that spends about $9,000 per person each year on healthcare, it would… Continue reading The United States’ Healthcare System Ranks Poorly

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Aug 09, 2017

Newborns are very delicate, and when they have health complications at the time of their birth, their treatment must be… Continue reading Mortality Rates Amongst Newborns Post-Surgery Raise Questions About Hospital Practices

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Aug 07, 2017

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a valuable resource for children across the United States who are disabled. Unfortunately, House Republicans… Continue reading SSI Benefits for Children at Risk of Being Eliminated

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Jul 31, 2017

There is no grief like that experienced as a result of losing a child. For parents across the U.S., the… Continue reading Losing a Child: One Woman Shares Her Grief & Helps Others Cope

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Jul 24, 2017

For patients who have to undergo a serious surgery, one of the most terrifying aspects can be not fully understanding… Continue reading Communicating Risks of Surgery When the Stakes Are High

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Jul 17, 2017

When you have a health condition that is serious enough that your wellbeing is at risk if you do not… Continue reading Can a Health Insurance Company Stop Paying Mid-Treatment?

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Jul 10, 2017

For most women, the news of pregnancy is exciting, uplifting, and invigorating. However, no matter how healthy a woman is,… Continue reading Risk of Miscarriage Linked to Antibiotic Use

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Jul 03, 2017

In late April 2017, Jimmy Kimmel and his wife welcomed a newborn baby boy into the world named Billy. While… Continue reading Jimmy Kimmel Brings Attention to Consequences of Repeal of Healthcare Laws for Infants

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Jun 26, 2017

On April 21, 2017, Jimmy Kimmel’s wife, Molly McNearney, gave birth to their son, Billy. While everything originally seemed fine,… Continue reading Diagnosis During Pregnancy Could Have Prepared Parents and Doctors for Heart Defect

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Jun 19, 2017

As reported by Philly.com, in late April 2017, the case of a Cinnaminson woman who filed a lawsuit against Johnson… Continue reading $20 Million Jury Verdict in Pelvic Mesh Trial

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Jun 12, 2017

By: Jared Placitella @ May 15, 2017

All parents know that one of the most oppressive child-rearing costs there is the cost of childcare. In fact,… Continue reading High-Quality Childcare Leads to Increased Rates of Success

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ May 05, 2017

If you are suffering from an illness, getting a second opinion may help to ensure that you are properly… Continue reading Getting a Second Opinion May Help to Prevent Against Misdiagnosis

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ May 01, 2017

Whether you consider dog to be man’s best friend, or think that pets and people are not a perfect… Continue reading Have a Dog? Purchasing Liability Insurance May Be a Smart Idea

By: Cohen, Placitella & Roth @ Apr 27, 2017