While messages of racial harmony urge people to ignore skin color in favor of ethnic unity, that message can actually impede progress in understanding how illnesses of the skin manifest in different races. Dermatologists in Texas and other states are coming to a...
Year: 2021
Year: 2021
Commonly misdiagnosed diseases and conditions
When people in Houston, Texas, go to doctors, they expect them to make a diagnosis. However, stats reveal doctors misdiagnose conditions about 30% of the time. Here are some of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions and diseases. Cancer Cancer is one of the most...
Thousands of Jaguars and Land Rovers recalled over seat belt
Texas residents who own Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles may want to check whether a recall affects them. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, announced that around 37,000 vehicles have been recalled due to safety concerns with rear seat belts....
Common retina conditions that are misdiagnosed
There are many medical errors that can occur when diagnosing a medical condition in Texas. One common medical malpractice involves misdiagnosing a retina medical condition, which can lead to more severe health problems. In this blog post, we will discuss the most...
Defective respiratory devices being recalled
Many Texas residents suffer from sleep apnea. It is a common sleep disorder that causes great difficulty breathing during resting hours with snoring being the primary symptom. Sleep apnea can become dire for many who do not seek treatment because they can die in their...
Do you have a liability case if you didn’t read the warning?
Commercial law requires manufacturers to warn consumers about potential injuries that they can incur when using their products. What if you're injured while using a product, but you did not read the manufacturer's warning? Can you file a claim against the manufacturer...
Issues with sunscreen in Texas
Researchers have requested U.S. regulators to take some sunscreens off the market, such as Banana Boat, Neutrogena, and Coppertone, stating that these products contain a potential carcinogen. If you have used these brands, here is some important information about...
Surgical errors and medical malpractice
Too often, people forget that any surgery can have complications, often referring to simple procedures as “minor.” The fact is that even the simplest surgery in Texas can lead to problems. Understanding when a surgical error qualifies as medical malpractice is...
What makes electrical injuries different than other injuries?
Experiencing an electrical injury in Texas can be devastating. Although electrical shocks are often not life-threatening, around 30,000 people suffer electrical injures every year. Electrical burns also occur and make up around 5% of burn injuries. What is the effect...
The prevalence of surgical errors in medical malpractice
Similar last name, similar procedures, and simple confusion are just some issues leading to surgical errors. Is it any surprise that Texas patients are wary of entrusting themselves to doctors or hospitals? Just how often do these errors show up in medical malpractice...