Hospital sodium management, central pontine myelinolysis, and brain injury
When doctors and nurses correct a low sodium levels too quickly, it can cause a permanent brain injury or death
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Medical malpractice
Low sodium levels in the blood after surgery can be dangerous
The sodium-fluid balance is sensitive and can cause brain damage if mismanaged after surgery
Esthetician laser treatment in doctor's office burns patient's face
Lawsuit alleges poor training, absent supervision
Diabetes types, treatments, and medical malpractice
Diabetes is dangerous without standard of care treatment
What you should know about future medical bills and Texas medical malpractice
Damages for future medical expenses may be a significant issue at mediation and in court
Meningococcemia signs, symptoms, and medical malpractice
Meningococcemia is a blood infection caused by the same bacteria that causes bacterial meningitis
Taxable court costs in a Texas medical malpractice lawsuit
Asking for taxable court costs may add a little extra to top off a settlement offer
Failure to treat hydronephrosis leads to permanent kidney damage
Internists must consult a urologist to treat this serious condition
Podiatrists, wound care, and medical malpractice
Podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons treat foot and ankle conditions
Houston court of appeals opinion contains roadmap to prove hospital-acquired infection medical malpractice
Infections caught during healthcare number 1.7 million each year in the U.S., with 99,000 associated deaths