All patients deserve to be cared for in an equal manner. Last week, we discussed how obese patients are sometimes treated differently and receive a lower quality of health care simply because of their weight. This is unacceptable, no matter how you look at it. We know...
Researchers have determined that working to prevent traumatic brain injuries from occurring may be a better use of resources than attempting to treat them. Although treatments are available for patients with TBI, these treatments rarely result in a full recovery. As a...
Imagine having a serious medical ailment and going to see the doctor only to be told that you just need to lose weight. This is what many obese patients in this country hear when they seek medical care for anything from painful joint conditions to shortness of breath....
There comes a point during labor that some women think they can't do it any longer. The pain, effort and exhaustion might catch up with the mother, making her feel ready to just give up. At this point, some doctors may opt to use vacuum assistance to help the woman...
People who have been discharged honorably from the military sometimes have to rely on medical care from the Veterans' Administration. Unfortunately, veterans in New Mexico might be receiving substandard care if they are going to the VA Hospital here. The hospital in...
