New study: Three things emergency rooms can do to prevent suicide
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., but psychiatric and behavioral care in Houston is sometimes lacking
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Patient safety
What you should know about traumatic brain injuries and concussions
Misdiagnosis and failure to treat a traumatic brain injury is dangerous
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital CAPS Team & what you should know about it
Some hospitals use aggressive pressure to get parent to consent to terminating children's care
Study: Medical errors are third leading cause of death in U.S.
Read Painter Law Firm's tips on how to minimize your risk of being harmed by medical errors
Can money play a role in the hospital and doctor's decision to pull the plug?
Texas tort reform laws and the Advance Directives Act of 1999 work together to create frightening financial incentives
New FDA contraindications & warnings on Tramadol & Codeine for young people
It is medical malpractice for doctors to prescribe & pharmacies to fill Tramadol & Codeine prescriptions in some situations
FDA issues warning on gastric balloon weight-loss procedures
Gastric balloon systems have been associated with five deaths since 2016
The importance of diet in bariatric surgery success stories
Some bariatric surgeons provide inadequate dietary counseling and support, setting up their patients for failure
Study: Few medical students & new doctors are competent in basic clinical skills, like measuring blood pressure
Medical students, residents, and fellows often have inadequate supervision by fully-trained attending physicians
What to do when the doctor wants to discharge you from the hospital too quickly
Patients are increasingly being discharged with the same symptoms that brought them into the hospital