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legal-and-health26 days ago•164 min saved

Walker family sues Texas AG, doctors over abortion ban linked to death

The family of Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old San Antonio woman who died in December 2024 at 20 weeks pregnant, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, state medical officials, and multiple doctors. The suit alleges that Texas's abortion ban, which took effect in August 2022, deterred medical providers from performing an emergency abortion that could have saved Walker's life. Walker suffered from pre-eclampsia, a life-threatening condition involving high blood pressure, seizures, and blood clots. Her family claims she repeatedly requested the procedure but was denied care due to the state's strict restrictions, which they argue created a climate of fear among physicians. The lawsuit, filed in Bexar County district court, also challenges the constitutionality of the ban. Paxton, who is currently running for the U.S. Senate, has not yet responded to the allegations.

via CNN|

#ken-paxton #legal-and-health #pre-eclampsia

world7 months ago•4 min saved

British couple reclaim $200k after insurer balks at US birth costs

British musicians Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester faced a $200,000 medical bill when their baby was born seven weeks early during a Nashville tour; Zurich Insurance initially refused to cover the costs since the baby wasn’t named on the policy, but after a nine-month legal battle the insurer apologized and reversed the decision. The episode highlights gaps in travel-insurance coverage for births abroad, and the couple now uses their story to raise awareness with the charity Tommy's while continuing to perform.

via BBC|

#pre-eclampsia #premature-birth #travel-insurance

health3 years ago•6 min saved

"Revolutionary Test Predicts and Prevents Maternal Mortality in Early Pregnancy"

The FDA has approved the first blood test that can predict the risk of developing pre-eclampsia, a leading cause of maternal mortality. Pre-eclampsia, characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, can quickly progress to life-threatening conditions without warning. The test analyzes the ratio of two proteins and can help differentiate between chronic hypertension and pre-eclampsia. It provides clinicians with a better understanding of which patients are at a high risk for severe complications and helps identify those at a low risk. The test offers hope for reducing maternal mortality rates in the United States, which have been rising, particularly among Black women.

via National Geographic|

#blood-test #health #maternal-mortality