When most people think of distracted driving, they picture a driver talking on their phone or drinking a latte while glancing away from the road. However, driving with children in the car can be 12 times as distracting as using a phone while driving. A recent study in...
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Myasthenia gravis: early signs that often get misdiagnosed
New treatments have helped give myasthenia gravis (MG) a better prognosis in Texas and throughout the country. The recent developments have brought the number of people with MG down to 3.5% compared to 20% more than 100 years ago, and life expectancy is equal to those...
Who’s at risk of developing a retinal detachment?
Across Texas and the rest of the United States, more and more individuals are becoming increasingly aware of the risks of medical malpractice incidents stemming from ophthalmic surgeries. One of the most common medical malpractice issues associated with ophthalmic...
Research finds common eye condition may be misdiagnosed
Medical malpractice does not always happen when a case is complicated or rare. One study examined the most common malpractice suits filed against eye doctors in Texas and around the country and found that there has been an increase in malpractice suits associated with...
What mothers in Texas should know about shoulder dystocia
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...
Teens and seniors drive in older, unsafe vehicles
In Texas and across the U.S., teens and adults 65 and older both tend to drive vehicles that are older, smaller and less safe. This was the finding of a large-scale study conducted by a team of researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The journal...
AEB, forward collision warning may reduce truck crashes by 50%
Texas drivers should know that two features, automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning, are set to become standard on most passenger vehicles by 2022. The trucking industry, though, has been slow to incorporate these features because each fleet can...
What to do after fracturing your femur in a crash
A high-impact car crash might fracture the femur of a vehicle occupant. If pedestrians or motorcyclists are involved, they run an even higher risk since they lack protection. If you fractured your femur in a crash in Texas, you should know that you're not alone. The...
Radiology errors trigger Texas malpractice claims
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...
The dangers of aggressive driving in Texas
Aggressive driving involves certain dangerous behaviors while driving out of rage. Aggressive drivers operate a vehicle in such a way that they are not taking safety precautions for themselves and other drivers, like not using turn signals, tailgating, driving over...