A cancer diagnosis can understandably be very scary for patients and their family members. But in Texas and across the United States, cancer patients may have many treatment options available. Modern medical technology means that surgery, along with chemotherapy and...
Expectant parents in Texas go into the birth process assuming everything will go as planned and the result will be a healthy mother and baby. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes things can go horribly wrong during birth which can lead to serious injuries for...
Perhaps you’re one of many people in Texas and elsewhere across the country who have suffered adverse health issues due to obesity. Various factors determine whether a particular person’s weight loss efforts might be successful. In some cases, a patient might opt to...
Patients may be nervous before undergoing a surgical procedure. These feelings are understandable and common even though most surgeries generally go as planned as long as basic safety procedures are implemented and followed When something does go wrong during surgery,...
Being the victim of medical malpractice can be devastating. Patients who are injured due to medical negligence may suffer for the rest of their lives, depending on the extent of their injuries. But when one has unexpected results after a medical procedure or...
Patients who regularly rely on medical devices to keep them healthy should never have to worry about being provided with unsafe equipment. A recent recall of Philips Respironics brand CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilators has brought to light a serious concern....
Medication errors are preventable events due to the inappropriate use of medications. Medication errors that cause harm are called preventable adverse drug events. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives more than 100,000 U.S. reports each year associated...
Medical malpractice suits are filed in every state in association with many different types of medical treatments. In fact, even healthcare providers know the importance of holding other healthcare providers and institutions accountable for dangerous errors and...
Medical errors are one of the top three leading causes of death in the United States. A misdiagnosis can lead to improper care, unnecessary treatments or medications, and a lack of care for the condition one is suffering from. When one visits a medical professional,...
Trevor Noah, a respected writer and comedian best known for hosting The Daily Show, has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital and a surgeon at the facility. The suit is related to a procedure Noah had that the lawsuit states caused permanent and...