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Medical malpractice

Lawsuit: Nurse does not follow newborn safe-sleeping rules, baby dies

Lawsuit: Nurse does not follow newborn safe-sleeping rules, baby dies

American Academy of Pediatrics advises against having a baby sleeping in the same bed as an adult

Research shows that many doctors need to work on communicating with their patients

Research shows that many doctors need to work on communicating with their patients

It is dangerous when doctors will not listen to their patients' concerns

Good prenatal care can help reduce pregnancy problems like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia

Good prenatal care can help reduce pregnancy problems like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia

It is medical negligence when OB/GYN doctors fail to do appropriate prenatal screening and testing

Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise for adults under 50

Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise for adults under 50

Delay in diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer can decrease survival odds

Surgeon does not tell patient about pathology results, delays cancer treatment

Surgeon does not tell patient about pathology results, delays cancer treatment

Some doctors order lab, radiology, and pathology tests but never provide patients with full results

Strokes in children and young adults are frequently misdiagnosed

Strokes in children and young adults are frequently misdiagnosed

Stroke treatment must start quickly to prevent permanent injuries

Three ways to research a Texas doctor or hospital's quality of care

Three ways to research a Texas doctor or hospital's quality of care

Federal and Texas laws hide most information from the public, but there are still some tools that you can use

When to get a second opinion after surgical complications or problems

When to get a second opinion after surgical complications or problems

There is a limited amount of time to repair some nerve injuries

How to find prenatal care that keeps your baby safe

How to find prenatal care that keeps your baby safe

Early and consistent quality prenatal care is important for the safety of the baby and mother

Gastroparesis: What causes stomach paralysis and how to treat it

Gastroparesis: What causes stomach paralysis and how to treat it

When a surgeon damages or cuts the vagus nerve during bariatric or abdominal surgery, it can cause gastroparesis, paralyzing the stomach