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...
Signs of suffering from sepsis
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...
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...
In US hospitals, sepsis is the leading cause of death
Sepsis is a two-edged sword for patients in Texas hospitals. On the one hand, it's the body’s attempt to respond to an injury or infection. On the other hand, it is a very serious medical condition that can lead to amputation, organ failure, tissue damage, or even...
Dangers of shoulder dystocia during labor and delivery
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...
Risks of sepsis in medical malpractice
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...
Vitamin B1 deficiency can result in severe health complications
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...
