If you think back to an instance in which doctors last performed a treatment or medical procedure on you, then you likely remember them telling you about what they suggested -- and the pros and cons associated with the different options. Doctors refer to this process...
Please sign up for NMTLA’s first ever Blood drive in an effort to support New Mexico’s Covid 19 response. The current blood shortage is causing a great deal of suffering in our community for those who desperately need blood transfusions. Please click the link below to...
You trust your doctor with your life in many circumstances. They have the education and experience necessary to diagnose and treat your conditions. They also have the training to remain calm in high-pressure scenarios where other people would panic. The truth is that...
It’s not just citizens who get into car crashes. According to a new report from Dec. 10, the Albuquerque police have been involved in hundreds of crashes. According to a spokesperson from the Albuquerque Police Department, the APD has been involved in over 500...
Imagine being a patient who goes into a hospital with a minor illness. It might be significant at the moment, but with a simple surgery or treatment, the problem could be resolved. Now, imagine that your medical provider misses the diagnosis or performs the surgery so...
You’ve been injured. The other person didn’t do it on purpose, but it’s still their fault that you're hurt. What does this mean for your case? The thing to remember is that this is not a criminal case. In some criminal cases, such as murder cases, intent plays a large...
When you’re pregnant and approaching your due date, it’s time to have a serious discussion with your physician about the delivery process. While a C-section, or Caesarean delivery, is nobody’s dream delivery, it’s sometimes the wisest choice to preserve the health and...
For those who find the treadmill too boring for a run of any significant distance, the only real way to get consistent cardiovascular exercise is to run outside. This usually means running near the road or on the sidewalk. While that outdoor run may be more...
It’s a tragedy when a patient dies as a result of poor or negligent medical care. It’s upsetting to find out that mistakes were made. Realistically, people know that doctors, surgeons and other medical professionals are human. They will make mistakes. When they do...
You can get into a serious car accident any time you leave the house. It’s a risk every driver and passenger in America faces. Accidents are common, and many people don’t realize the real toll that they take, with more than 35,000 deaths every year. One thing that is...