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...
Preventing Wernicke’s Encephalopathy
A diet that is lacking Vitamin B1 is relatively rare in Texas, but it can lead to serious health complications. One complication is Wernicke's encephalopathy, which can eventually lead to serious brain damage. Unfortunately, many doctors misdiagnose someone who may...
Is it hard to diagnose sepsis in Texas?
While most illnesses are caused by an external influence, sepsis occurs when your body's natural immune system goes haywire. The result can damage your organs and threaten to shut down your body altogether. Since sepsis can quickly lead to septic shock, it's important...
The consequences of thiamine deficiency
Thiamine deficiency is fairly rare in Texas and around the country as most people get sufficient amounts of the essential vitamin from foods such as nuts, meat and whole grains. Individuals who suffer from medical conditions including diabetes and HIV and people who...
Sepsis kills more hospital patients than any other condition
Texas residents who get an infection may suffer from a complication called sepsis. It arises when the infection reaches the bloodstream, and the body releases chemicals into the blood in response. Sepsis is characterized by inflammation across the body. Everyone runs...
Birth injuries and delayed cesarean sections
Mothers in Texas know how common cesarean sections have become. These days, as many as one-third of all children in the U.S. are delivered via C-section. Cesarean sections are a valuable intervention that can save mothers and babies from serious complications and even...
What makes pregnant women more likely to develop sepsis?
Women in Texas who suffer from birth complications may be at an increased risk of developing sepsis, which is the body's reaction to infection. If not treated, it can quickly lead to death. Even if a person recovers, he or she may suffer from permanent disabilities...
A perforated bowel is bad enough, but it can lead to sepsis
Anytime you undergo a surgical procedure involving your abdomen, there is a risk that your bowel could end up perforated or nicked by the surgeon. Knowing this, your surgeon should conduct an examination of your intestines prior to closing and repair any damage...
Are you at risk for HELLP Syndrome in your last trimester?
Like most people, you probably worried more about the first trimester of your pregnancy since that is when the risk of miscarriage is highest. Once you reach your second trimester, you may think that you are in the clear. However, other issues could come up later on...
Did doctors fail to take steps to prevent a pulmonary embolism?
Yes, nearly every surgical procedure comes with certain risks. Even so, it is up to the doctors in charge of your care to minimize or eliminate those risks, especially if you suffer from a health condition or some other malady that increases those risks. A common...
