One of the most dangerous conditions to have is a blood infection called sepsis. Sepsis occurs when an infection from elsewhere in the body spreads to the bloodstream. This leads to a dangerous drop in blood pressure, fever and increased heart rate. Sepsis works rapidly in the body, and it…
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A vitamin B1 deficiency can be very serious and may leave you with lasting symptoms. This is especially true if you do not get proper care in a prompt fashion, something that may occur if your doctor makes a mistake or ignores the symptoms.  Now, diet is not the only…
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In the lead-up to giving birth, you may want certain things. You might want a girl or hope your child has its father’s eyes. When you enter the hospital to give birth, your desires become simpler. You want your child to be healthy. If the medical staff makes a mistake,…
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Healthcare-acquired infections, or HAIs, that have the potential to lead to sepsis are ubiquitous hazards in Texas hospitals and other types of medical facilities. A concerted effort must be undertaken to prevent HAIs in the first instance. There are a number of fundamental strategies demonstrated effective at lessening the risk…
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Texas residents who are afflicted with what is known as Wernicke’s encephalopathy may not receive a prompt proper diagnosis of their condition. One of the reasons why this lack of timely diagnosis occurs is because of a persistent, prevalent misconception that Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a condition that impacts only a…
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Some of the people in Texas living with brain injuries today suffered those injuries because of oxygen deprivation during their birth. In some cases, this oxygen deprivation can occur because of medical negligence. Hypoxia and apoxia Oxygen deprivation may be either hypoxia, which means the flow of oxygen to the…
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