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Having a baby is a blessed event for many New Mexico residents. People who are pregnant do everything in their power to make sure they have healthy pregnancies. When something ends up going wrong due to a birth injury, victims need to know what happened. Knowing what...
Failure to thrive (FTT) is a condition prevalent in children all over the globe. However, New Mexico has experienced a rise in cases of this condition over the past decade. Children diagnosed with this condition have a lower weight gain rate than other children of the...
If you play amateur or professional sports in New Mexico, you're probably no stranger to the occasional injury. You may even get back up on your feet after a painful accident because you think you can just "shake it off." As an athlete, it's not your job to diagnose...
Every year, thousands of women undergo a cesarean section (C-section) in New Mexico. While this surgery can protect the mother and child in certain situations, it also comes with its own set of risks. If the mother or baby experiences injuries as a result of the...
While modern medicine has made pregnancy easier for women in New Mexico and around the country, it still comes with its share of complications. Every year, thousands of women suffer from a complication known as preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is typically not hard to...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in New Mexico and around the country, but data from the American Lung Association reveals that only about 16% of the people who suffer from the disease receive a timely diagnosis. Doctors struggle to diagnose lung...
When you visit a doctor in New Mexico, you might be putting your life in the doctor's hands. Doctors are human beings who can make mistakes just like anyone else, and if a doctor does make a mistake, you might end up dealing with severe consequences. Here are some of...
Parents-to-be in New Mexico may be concerned about the threat of premature birth and preterm labor, both of which may be associated with dangerous outcomes and long-term health problems for mothers and babies. While some premature births are caused by medical...
It can put the parent at ease, knowing that they are getting top tier medical treatment when giving birth. Conversely, it can be absolutely devastating for the parents to realize that the medical team made a mistake that caused birth injuries. These can occur when...
The high amount of medications prescribed by doctors in New Mexico and around the country means that errors are likely made in the handling or prescription. These errors could result in more harm to patients than mild discomfort. Knowing why errors happen gives a...
