A vitamin B1 deficiency can be very serious and may leave you with lasting symptoms. This is especially true if you do not get proper care in a prompt fashion, something that may occur if your doctor makes a mistake or ignores the symptoms. Now, diet is not the only...
Wernicke's encephalopathy is a condition that can result from failure to diagnose vitamin B1 deficiency. You could have a medical malpractice claim in Texas if your doctor failed to promptly diagnose you with vitamin B1 deficiency, also known as thiamine deficiency....
In the lead-up to giving birth, you may want certain things. You might want a girl or hope your child has its father’s eyes. When you enter the hospital to give birth, your desires become simpler. You want your child to be healthy. If the medical staff makes a...
Healthcare-acquired infections, or HAIs, that have the potential to lead to sepsis are ubiquitous hazards in Texas hospitals and other types of medical facilities. A concerted effort must be undertaken to prevent HAIs in the first instance. There are a number of...
Texas residents who are afflicted with what is known as Wernicke’s encephalopathy may not receive a prompt proper diagnosis of their condition. One of the reasons why this lack of timely diagnosis occurs is because of a persistent, prevalent misconception that...
Some of the people in Texas living with brain injuries today suffered those injuries because of oxygen deprivation during their birth. In some cases, this oxygen deprivation can occur because of medical negligence. Hypoxia and apoxia Oxygen deprivation may be either...
When Texas parents are preparing for the birth of their children, they're very excited. They may do everything to take care of themselves and make sure that their babies enjoy a safe delivery. Unfortunately, a mother or baby could suffer a birth injury related to...
A deficiency of thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, can be serious. Thiamine is an essential vitamin to the human body. Without enough of it, you can develop several symptoms. These symptoms include: Loss of appetite Fatigue Irritability Reduced reflexes Tingling...
Cesarean sections are supposed to make giving birth safer for mothers and babies. In Texas, 35% of babies are delivered by C-section. That's a high rate, putting Texas in the top five states nationally. Because of this, it's important for parents to understand some of...
Sepsis is a situation where your body responds severely to an infection. Your body's immune system is designed to protect you from germs, but when you suffer from sepsis, the immune system releases excess chemicals to the body. The resulting effect is full-body...
