The birth of a baby should be a joyful and healthy process. Although complications can arise, medical professionals across the country are trained in the best practices for identifying, treating and preventing ailments in babies and mothers when the labor and delivery...
Recovering from moderate to severe burns comes with other risks
You can engage in the same activities day in and day out without incident. Then, one day, things go terribly wrong. Perhaps you were in a car accident in which the car caught fire. Maybe you were lifting a boiling pot of water, and it slipped from your hands. You may...
What is a “retained surgical body?”
A surgical procedure may be a Texas resident's best option for healing their body and improving their health. Doctors are required to inform their patients of the potential risks they may face when they choose surgery and, based on that information, patients may make...
Legal issues related to losing a loved one
The loss of a loved one can be a traumatic experience for a family, no matter the circumstances that surround their death. When an elderly relative passes on a Texas family may struggle with the loss even if the deceased lived a long and wonderful life. However, when...
What is hypoxia?
When problems arise within critical body functions, such as the respiratory, neurological and cardiovascular systems, a person's overall health and safety may be put at risk. Mistakes made by doctors during the birth of children in Texas can put them at risk of death...
Who is most at risk of suffering from Wernicke encephalopathy?
Some Houston residents may take vitamin supplements without knowing whether they have a true need for them. In many cases, these supplements do little to benefit a person unless the individual has been diagnosed with a vitamin deficiency by a medical professional and...
Understanding the trauma of a wrong-site surgery
Wrong-site surgeries are serious medical mistakes that can threaten patients' lives and cause them unnecessary and long-term pain and suffering. Texas residents who become the victim of a wrong-site surgery should be aware of their rights and their options under the...
