Skeletal system metastases are the third most common type of metastases in patients with cancer, and metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC) is estimated to occur in 5–10% of all ...

Mom 7: Epidural Helped Her Cope With Complications "Based on friends' experiences, I understood that you can't plan for everything and that unexpected situations come up all the time.

An epidural is a method of pain relief that a doctor can administer during labor and other medical procedures. However, there are benefits and risks. This article will look at the pros and cons of ...

Bacteremia causing or arising from spinal epidural abscess is detected in about 60% of patients, 7,21 more so in those infected with S. aureus than with other organisms. 1,7,20,21 The presence of ...

A 2019 study found that the direct cost to people for an epidural steroid injection was $1,406.87 on average. This was compared with $1,194.57 for those who received conservative management of ...

Research showed that erector spinae plane block lowered post-cardiac surgery pain scores, reduced morphine use, and shortened ...

A person may choose to give birth naturally, without pain management medication, or with an epidural to block sensations of pain in the lower body. Each birthing option has its potential risks and ...

There are many advantages to epidural during labor, but there are also some risks. We share the pros and cons to help you weigh your options and come up with a birth plan that's right for you and ...

The Cranston woman convicted in connection with her 9-month-old son’s death will spend the next two years behind bars, 12 ...

But another study of 62,415 women published in the Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2010 found that first-time moms who got an epidural had a second stage of labor that lasted as long as 3.6 hours ...

This Army Ranger went from the extreme physical fitness to requiring epidural steroid spinal injections. By 2013 he was in a ...

Diya Krishna’s viral childbirth vlog featuring epidural use stirs online debate. Experts urge caution, stressing medical ...