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A doctor viewing an eye scan of a patient with undiagnosed thiamine deficiency.

Failure to Diagnose Thiamine Deficiency: A Critical Medical Error

Kathy Snapka March 12, 2024

When medical providers miss the early signs of thiamine deficiency, patients face potentially devastating neurological consequences. While this essential nutrient deficiency can be easily treated when caught early, failure to recognize and respond to warning signs often leads to severe, permanent complications. Understanding how these diagnostic failures occur reveals critical gaps in medical care that continue to put patients at

A pregnant woman in a hospital suffering from Wernicke's syndrome.

Warning Signs of Wernicke’s Syndrome During Pregnancy

Kathy Snapka February 8, 2024

Pregnancy Complications & Brain Damage: Understanding Wernicke’s Risk While morning sickness is a common part of pregnancy, severe cases can lead to a devastating and often overlooked complication: thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency resulting in permanent brain damage. When pregnant women experience extended periods of vomiting, particularly with hyperemesis gravidarum, their bodies can become depleted of essential nutrients in a matter

Inclined Infant Sleepers Banned

Adam Langino January 10, 2024

Inclined infant sleepers gained popularity after Fisher-Price introduced the Rock ‘n Play in 2009. The sleeper was praised for helping infants sleep faster and longer due to its “nest-like” comfort, the inclined resting position, and the automatic rocking feature. However, the Rock ‘n Play and similar inclined infant sleepers came under scrutiny after reports of infant deaths while using the

An image of a cancer patient's brain with Wernicke's syndrom.

Cancer Treatment Malnutrition and Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome

Kathy Snapka January 5, 2024

The Hidden Danger in Cancer Treatment While fighting cancer, patients face an often-overlooked threat that can lead to permanent brain damage in as little as 2-3 weeks. Cancer treatments, particularly chemotherapy, can severely impact the body’s ability to absorb and retain Vitamin B1 (thiamine), creating a perfect storm for developing Wernicke’s encephalopathy – a devastating neurological condition. The combination of

Black Boxes in the Operating Room

Kay Van Wey January 5, 2024

Imagine turning on the evening news and learning that a jumbo jetliner has crashed killing all onboard. Your first thought may be, I wonder what happened? What could have gone wrong? Then, you see the images of the search of the wreckage for the “black box” which will allow investigators to determine the root cause of the crash. Now, compare

Texas HB 1998: A Ray of Hope for Texas Patients

Kay Van Wey October 9, 2023

For those of you who follow my column, you may have noticed that I tend to focus on things that are wrong. There is never a shortage of things to talk about in terms of what is broken with our healthcare system and why Texas is among the worst states in the nation for patient safety. I am here to

Early Information is Vital in School Bus Injury-Related Cases

Lee Coleman September 8, 2023

It’s back-to-school season around the country, and for injury lawyers, this time of year could mean a greater call volume for school bus-related injury cases. Injury claims involving school buses have nuances that set them apart from a typical car accident case. When discussing school bus crashes and injuries, it’s important to note the potential for many witnesses or victims,

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What Factors Should be Considered in a Settlement in Yakima, WA?

Tyler Hinckley September 5, 2023

Being hurt in an accident and suffering the disruption of life, work, and even just being able to move without pain is frustrating enough. When you find out that it was preventable and caused by someone else, then that frustration grows exponentially. However, where it is possible to hold someone responsible for what could have been avoided, then it would

How to Handle Medical Bills after Injury in Macon, GA

David Mann September 5, 2023

After suffering injuries in an accident in Macon, GA, you need a legal expert for medical debt to ensure you recover the compensation you deserve. Regardless of the type of accident, whether a car accident, premises liability accident, medical malpractice, nursing home accident, or product liability case, you may be entitled to medical expense reimbursement, lost wages, pain and suffering,

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How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take in Houston, TX?

Terry Bryant August 31, 2023

If you are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit in Texas, chances are you have been hurt and need compensation. There are few situations more painful and frustrating than sustaining serious injuries, being unable to work like you once did, and knowing it was somebody else’s fault. It’s only natural to ask how long a lawsuit will take. Average Time

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