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  Following a child’s birth, friends and family will often ask if the baby was born healthy. Most of the time, Houston-area parents can confidently answer yes to this question. In some cases, though, babies are born via difficult deliveries and may suffer from various health problems as a result. Some issues may be…

  It’s well-known that brain injury is among the most serious types of injury a person can suffer. There is an immense amount of physical damage that can occur, but mental, psychological and emotional damage can occur as well. When brain injuries are the result of physician negligence or another preventable act of negligence,…

  Any type of physician error or nursing negligence can have harrowing effects on a Houston hospital patient. During labor and delivery, however, a doctor error can affect a baby’s life even before the child is born. In particular, brain injuries may be caused by a type of serious labor complication known as birth…

  With the benefit of medical practices that have evolved over time, today’s hospitals are usually well-equipped to handle unexpected birth complications, including brain injury and other severe issues. In fact, most deliveries proceed without any major problems and culminate in the healthy arrival of a new family member. However, for some Houston families,…

  Many Houston residents have likely donated to the March of Dimes organization in the past, hoping to make it easier for babies to grow up healthy and happy. Sometimes, a donation may be a spur of the moment act or it may be brought about by the moving testimony of someone affected by…

  While brain injuries have received increased attention in recent years, there are still many misconceptions about damage to this important organ. One such misconception is that brain injuries are only caused by external pressures. In reality, the source of brain damage can come from within the body, such as an error during delivery…

  Injury to a person’s brain is almost always serious – whether it’s a concussion or a traumatic brain injury, trauma to the brain can cause long-lasting and complicated health issues. When Houston residents suffer brain injuries, their most pressing need is medical help. After their medical needs are attended to, they are likely…

  When parents are expecting, both mothers and fathers will sometimes delve into the literature regarding pregnancy, birth and child development. It’s natural to want to understand the processes that lead to a healthy son or daughter, especially if it is a first child and the parents are understandably a bit nervous. One topic…

  Many expecting mothers in Texas are on some sort of prescription medication. The Centers for Disease Control note that about two-thirds of pregnant women take a prescription medication during their pregnancy. Doctors have a responsibility to ensure the medications they prescribe are appropriate for each patient, especially when it comes to pregnant women….

  In a sports-centric state like Texas, many individuals participate in some form of athletics, especially during their younger years. From football to cheerleading and everything in between, though, youth sports can put a developing athlete at risk of various brain injuries.