Maternal deaths are on the rise in the United States. This is raising concerns among health professionals and policymakers. Several factors contribute to this increase. Understanding these factors is necessary to address the root causes and improve maternal health...
Childbirth is a miraculous and joyous event, but it is not without its risks. Medical malpractice during the birthing process can lead to significant birth injuries that can have long-lasting effects on the child and the family. Understanding the potential birth...
Erb's Palsy is a condition that affects the nerves in the shoulder and upper arm. It often stems from complications during childbirth. The primary cause is traction or damage to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that control the muscles in the arm. This can...
Wrong-site surgeries occur in many medical settings across New Mexico. These errors often lead to severe consequences for patients, both physically and emotionally. This persistent issue highlights a need for a reevaluation of modern surgical practices to mitigate its...
A 2018 report from the New Mexico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights revealed the state has an average of 11,500 elder abuse reports annually. Many of these are in nursing homes. These care facilities should be safe and caring places for elderly...
Birth injuries occur to many babies in New Mexico and elsewhere. Sadly, some of these injuries are avoidable with the right type of screening. You should know about certain tests that can be done throughout your pregnancy to detect or even prevent birth injuries. When...
Blood pressure readings for children and preteens should be taken from both arms. This conclusion comes after emerging research that involves significant differences in blood pressure depending on the arm used for the reading. If you live in New Mexico and suspect...
Medical malpractice claims and lawsuits in New Mexico are based on an array of different types of healthcare negligence. High on the proverbial list of underlying causes of medical malpractice in New Mexico and across the country are claims based on failure to...
Both men and women in New Mexico and across the U.S. run a high risk for colorectal cancer. It's the third most common cancer behind lung and prostate cancer for men and lung and breast cancer for women. The CDC says that 52,547 people died from it in 2017, the latest...
Diagnostic errors are not uncommon in New Mexico, and it's not always cancers that get misdiagnosed. A disorder of the autonomic nervous system known as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome affects 1 to 3 million Americans, yet according to one study from the...
