A mother who goes into the hospital to have a baby usually expects that everything will go as planned. She likely thinks that she’ll have her little bundle of joy and go home in a few days. Most women don’t go to labor and delivery thinking that something...
When people think of medical malpractice, they understandably tend to imagine adults suffering from surgical errors or misdiagnosed illnesses. After all, medical errors are a leading cause of death among adults. But children are just as vulnerable—sometimes even more...
Outpatient surgery centers are sometimes referred to as ambulatory surgical centers. They offer a convenient option for many types of procedures, and some patients prefer them because they’re often less costly than having surgery in a hospital. The procedures at these...
Albuquerque is already grappling with temperatures rising into the high 80s. As May 29 is the last day of school for students in the Albuquerque public schools, parents will soon be faced with bored kids looking to cool off and have fun by going swimming. Pools are a...
Losing a loved one unexpectedly can leave families with unbearable grief. When the death was caused by someone else's carelessness or wrongful actions, it may also bring financial stress and unanswered questions. In New Mexico, the law allows certain family members...
Medications are among the most common treatments recommended in modern medical facilities. Doctors can help patients control their blood pressure, lose weight or fight infections with appropriate medication. Medications are controlled substances that are subject to...
Defective products can cause serious harm to consumers. But defects do not always look the same. There are three different categories that consumers need to be aware of, especially if they have suffered injuries. In any of these categories, it may be possible to seek...
Most people think of a heart attack as a sudden event that’s obvious because of how they’re portrayed on television or in movies. While it’s true that some heart attacks occur that way, there are some that don’t. Heart attacks in women are often undiagnosed because...
People typically view dogs as friendly and even helpful. Most dogs are happy to interact with humans. A small minority of dogs may have prior trauma that makes them anxious around humans. Others may have mental defects because of inbreeding. Dogs occasionally bite and...
A stroke can occur without warning, leaving patients and their families to deal with the aftermath. Health care professionals are critical to diagnosing a stroke. But what can happen when they fail to diagnose it? Severe health effects The long-term effects of failing...