The Dominican Republic is making strides in forensic dentistry. This field is about using teeth to solve crimes. It's part of a bigger system that needs to meet global standards. But, these standards don't always fit local needs. The country is the second-largest in the Antilles. It has a growing ec
A mother is fighting for answers after her daughter's untimely death. Lyndsey Sutherland is suing a health center, claiming they missed critical signs of a rare leukemia in her 15-year-old daughter, Jasmine Vincent. The trial has been emotional, with videos of Jasmine's cheerful moments playing in c
Birth injuries can happen before, during, or right after a baby is born. These injuries can be as minor as a bruise or as severe as long-term health problems. It's important for parents to know the signs and symptoms to watch for. Some birth injuries are caused by medical mistakes. When this happen
Nurse practitioners (NPs) have been facing a significant obstacle on their path to full practice authority (FPA). This hurdle is the transition to practice (TTP) hour requirement. This rule has been the main way to grant FPA since 2015. The TTP hour requirement is a set number of supervised practic
In the quiet town of Vannes, France, a disturbing trial is about to begin. A former surgeon, Joël Le Scouarnec, is accused of sexually abusing 299 people, most of whom were young patients. The trial will last for four months and will involve hundreds of victims. Le Scouarnec, now 74, has admitted t
The finance committee of Cook County Board has given the go-ahead for a $24. 1 million settlement concerning cases linked to Detective Reynaldo Guevara, who has been accused of misconduct. The University of Michigan's National Registry of Exonerations estimates that more than 40 people were wrongly
