During the labor process, some babies can sustain an injury known as shoulder dystocia. This happens when the baby's shoulders get trapped inside the pelvis, which can result in a prolonged and more painful childbirth for the mother. For the baby, it can result in...

Radiology is one of the most useful medical diagnostic tools in use these days, but millions of errors happen every year that lead to medical problems for patients. When radiology errors happen, medical malpractice claims can help to cover the medical costs and ensure...

Doctors in Texas may soon get relief from their heavy caseloads in the form of artificial intelligence. Past AI symptom checkers were only able to provide medical information, offer triaging advice and make possible diagnoses based on correlation alone. Because...

A study published in the JAMA Network Open revealed that electronic health record systems used by hospitals in Texas and across the nation vary widely in safety performance. The group of doctors conducting the study used data compiled over a 10 year period by the...

Ankle sprains are common types of injuries in Texas. Despite how frequently they occur, ankle sprains are also easy to misdiagnose. When an ankle sprain is not diagnosed correctly, the person's recovery can be impaired because of a delay in getting the right...

Ear cancer is exceedingly rare with some 300 people in the U.S. being diagnosed with it each year. Contrast this with the 250,000 cases of breast cancer that arise annually. Residents of Texas should still know something about ear cancer, though. First of all, it...

A lawsuit for medical malpractice in Texas can put a physician's career in jeopardy. The state has a statute of limitations for such actions, limiting the time during which a person may bring them. Broadly speaking, no medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed more...

Many people in Texas think of stroke as a disease affecting the elderly. While it is true that those 75 and older make up the majority of stroke victims, there are a growing number of young people who suffer from the condition. First, it's important to understand that...

Most people trust that doctors know what is best for them and will give the best advice. All states have different rules regarding informed consent. Informed consent means a doctor must give the patient with all the necessary information they need to make a good...

Gonioscopy is an effective and commonly performed surgical procedure that can restore vision in patients afflicted with glaucoma. The sense of sight is critically important for living a happy and fulfilling life. Many people in Texas suffer the effects of glaucoma and...