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risk of NEC

Study Shows Human Milk Diet Reduces the Risk of NEC

For many years, researchers have explored the risks and benefits of feeding newborns exclusively human milk versus feeding them cow’s milk based, or artificial, formulas. There are varying opinions on just how healthy formulas are….

what is necrotizing enterocolitis

What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis?

Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a common gastrointestinal emergency affecting newborns. It is more common in premature infants, but can develop in full-term infants as well. NEC is characterized by necrosis of the mucosa lining…

viral sepsis

Are Doctors Hesitant to Diagnose Viral Sepsis?

Are doctors hesitant to diagnose viral sepsis? This is a question that applies to almost everyone in the United States as we continue to battle COVID-19.  Increasingly, healthcare providers are seeing a link between COVID-19…

medical malpractice or wrongful death

Medical Malpractice or Wrongful Death?

If you believe you or someone you love is a victim of medical malpractice or wrongful death, contact our Houston medical malpractice lawyer to learn more. Every day, millions of people go to doctors and…

military medical malpractice

Military Medical Malpractice Claims Still Unanswered

In September 2019 our medical malpractice lawyer in San Antonio told you about new legislation that could allow servicemembers to sue for military medical malpractice.  The SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act amended decades-old…

medical malpractice

Report Says Telehealth Increases Medical Malpractice Risk

At MedMalFirm.com, our Houston medical malpractice attorney recently reviewed a report from The Doctors Company, which says that telehealth may increase medical malpractice risk.  Over the past 15 years, telehealth has grown in popularity.  With…

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Signs you May Have a Medical Malpractice Claim

Would you know if you were the victim of medical malpractice or a medical mistake? How would you know? In today’s post, our Houston medical malpractice lawyer discusses medical mistakes and some of the signs…

global report on sepsis

WHO Releases Global Report on Sepsis, Calls for Action

September is Sepsis Awareness Month, so it is a great time to shed light on the devastating nature of sepsis.  The World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen the perfect time to release their first global report on…

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