Two tips for a better weight loss surgery outcome
Cleveland Clinic study highlight the risk of minimizing symptoms like pain and nausea after bariatric surgery
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Patient safety
Too many painkillers can mask the root cause and cause serious injury or death
What to do when your nurse or doctor's answer to every question is more pain medication
Can a hospital emergency room delay or refuse treatment, to talk about insurance or money?
Learn about your important federal rights that apply if you have an emergency medical condition or are in active labor
Marathon traffic delays lead to higher heart attack death rates
Practical tips for getting fast hospital care when a heart attack or stroke may be happening
Texas allows doctors to sign unauthorized do not resuscitate (DNR) orders without telling you
Three things you can do to protect yourself and your family
Four tips to protect against dangerous blood clots during and after surgery
Every surgery increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis and deadly pulmonary embolism
Getting a medical second opinion could save or change your life
Are you asking, "Should I get a second opinion?" Yes! Mayo Clinic study: Up to 88% of the time, second opinions changed the diagnosis or treatment.
How to prevent birth injuries and death during labor & delivery
Practical tips to improve chances for a successful, healthy labor and delivery
Your local Texas hospital might not be so local after all
Our alphabetical listing shows who owns every hospital in Texas, and where the owners are located
Patient falls in hospitals and nursing facilities cause serious injuries and deaths
Thousands of patients fall in hospitals each year and 30-50% of these falls injure patients