Expecting parents in Texas want their children to come into the world in the safest manner possible. At the same time, most women want some type of pain relief when it's time to go into labor. Before giving birth, parents should understand the types of anesthesia and...
Shoulder dystocia is a painful birth injury that can hurt both mothers and their babies. While shoulder dystocia is fairly uncommon in Texas, it still occurs during some births. There are several risk factors for shoulder dystocia. When doctors think that it might...
Cerebral palsy is a very common disability that affects the way children move. Anywhere from 1 to 4 babies per 1,000 births will be diagnosed with cerebral palsy. CP can vary in severity, with some people showing mild symptoms and others intense ones. There are...
Welcoming a new baby is often one of the most joyous times in a family's life. Sometimes, in spite of all the best-laid plans, something goes wrong, and a birth injury occurs. In Texas, frequently seen birth injuries to babies include skull injuries and cerebral...
When Texas mothers give birth, the last thing they're thinking about is the potential for their babies to be injured during birth. They're thinking about giving birth to babies that are healthy and happy. When babies are born healthy, everything is great....
Doctors say a blood test given shortly after birth to newborns deprived of oxygen during the birth process may be able to pinpoint which of the babies face the greatest risk of neurological diseases like epilepsy or cerebral palsy. Medical professionals in Texas are...
Sepsis is a severe and potentially life-threatening infection caused by a wide variety of common bacteria. Since sepsis is so serious, it is important to know the sepsis symptoms and risk factors. Sepsis symptoms Symptoms of sepsis typically begin with the patient...
Wernicke’s encephalopathy (WE) is typically associated with emergency department patients who abuse alcohol. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential, as WE can be fatal if mis-diagnosed or not treated. The symptoms of WE can include lack of muscle control,...
People in Texas know that the key to good health is a well-balanced diet and a regular exercise plan that they stick to. People who seek out medical intervention, when it comes to weight loss, have to be particularly careful because they need to make sure that they're...
Thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1, is an essential B vitamin that helps fuel cell growth and convert the food people eat into energy. In order to maintain proper health, people need to make sure that they incorporate thiamine into their diets since the body is not...
