Brain swelling, increased pressure can cause deadly brain herniation
People who've had recent head trauma or brain surgery have a higher risk
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Medical malpractice
A little-known Texas law gives some medical malpractice victims only 6 months to give notice of their claims
Ancient legal doctrines dating back hundreds of years to England are still at play in Texas when it comes to holding government healthcare providers responsible …
Medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit: Routine CT scan with contrast ends in death at Gateway Diagnostic Imaging, LLC d/b/a Gateway Diagnostic Mid-Cities
Outpatient imaging facilities, like Gateway, must be prepared for anaphylactic reactions to CT contrast media
How do you decide the county where a Texas medical malpractice lawsuit should be filed?
Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series
How does comparative negligence work in a Texas medical malpractice trial?
Sometimes a defendant tries to blame the patient for the bad outcome
Bariatric weight loss surgery malnutrition can cause brain damage, Wernicke’s encephalopathy
Surgeons and physicians should beware of the potential for devastating thiamine/Vitamin B1 deficiency in bariatric patients
Study: Stomach cancer rate is on the rise and affecting younger people
Learn the signs and symptoms of stomach/gastric cancer that everyone should know
2020 National Patient Safety Goals highlight ongoing problems in hospital care
Identifying the correct patient and surgical site, and prompt communications top The Joint Commission's annual list
When not timely treated, sepsis can cause long-term brain problems
Sepsis associated encephalopathy is a dangerous condition that can cause coma, behavior changes, and motor problems
It's dangerous for doctors and nurses to ignore a patient's sudden change in behavior
Altered mental status is often the first sign of a serious problem