Glaucoma is one of the most well-known eye conditions. In glaucoma, pressure builds up in the eye. Doctors in Texas are only too aware that glaucoma can lead to a loss of eyesight if it's improperly diagnosed and treated. One of the most common terms in discussing...
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
EHRs may fail to warn about one third of medication errors
Many hospitals in Texas use electronic health records to keep track of patients, their medical history and other important data like their medications, their allergies and test results. Their main purpose is to reduce the chances of human error harming a patient. For...
Cluster headaches prone to misdiagnosis
Around one in 1,000 people in Texas and across the U.S. experience what are called cluster headaches. These are painful headaches on one side of the head that can arise several times a day, and a cluster headache attack can last anywhere from 15 minutes to three...
Why seemingly obvious malpractice cases can take years to resolve
It’s every parent’s nightmare to send a child in for what seems to be routine surgery and have a catastrophic injury occur. News out of New York this week is a good reminder of how horrifying such an incident is, and the legal repercussions that can be pursued. The...
Age-related macular degeneration often misdiagnosed
Some 14 million people in Texas and across the US have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an incurable eye disease that causes blurred vision and makes everyday activities, like driving and reading, difficult. With the US population aging, experts believe there...