When your body struggles to absorb gluten the way it should, it could lead to the malabsorption of nutrients. One of the most common issues to see is damage to the GI tract from gluten exposure. This then goes on to cause inflammation and the eventual depletion of...
A new report suggests sepsis prediction tool misses many cases
Imagine someone came into your workplace and said they had a new tool that could predict problems before they happen. The salesman tells you it has an accuracy rate of between 73 and 86%. Would you be tempted? Or would you want to see independent evidence to back up...
What Is Thiamin? Why is it important in the body?
You may have heard about a thiamine deficiency in the past, but what exactly is it? Should you be worried if you have one? What are the symptoms? These are all great questions. To start with, understand that thiamine is better known as vitamin B1. This nutrient is...
Sepsis: A life-threatening infection that medical providers must recognize quickly
One of the most dangerous conditions to have is a blood infection called sepsis. Sepsis occurs when an infection from elsewhere in the body spreads to the bloodstream. This leads to a dangerous drop in blood pressure, fever and increased heart rate. Sepsis works...
How do your eating habits impact a Vitamin B1 deficiency?
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 and medical malpractice
Wernicke's encephalopathy, also known as Wernicke/Korsakoff syndrome, is a serious medical condition that even cause death. People in Texas deserve medical providers who are up-to-date on the diagnosis and treatment for Wernicke's encephalopathy. Identifying this...
Atypical Wernicke’s Encephalopathy under-recognized in clinical settings
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,...
Peripheral artery disease: what it is, how to diagnose it
Peripheral artery disease may not be well-known, but it affects about 5% of people over the age of 50 in T,exas and across the U.S. That comes to between 8 and 12 million people. If left untreated, it can lead to a heart attack, a stroke or the need for a foot or leg...
Diagnosis and misdiagnosis of testicular cancer
Many Texas men may be concerned about the dangers posed by testicular cancer. Like other forms of cancer, it is a progressive disease. It can become worse and spread throughout the body, making treatment more difficult, when a diagnosis is delayed or missed. In most...
Misdiagnosis may put patients at risk
In Texas and across the country, medical misdiagnosis may be a largely unrecognized crisis. Every year, roughly 12 million people are affected by some kind of medical diagnostic error. While many of these situations are quickly resolved and do little long-term harm,...
