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Houston Public Media Jan 8, 2025

A Houston Methodist doctor has been temporarily suspended after cocaine was allegedly found in his system back in October.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/healthcare/2025/01/08/510137/houston-methodist-doctor-temporarily-suspended-after-testing-positive-for-cocaine/

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Houston Methodist doctor temporarily suspended after testing positive for Cocaine

The board’s panel says that Dr. Starke participated in several surgeries in August and September of 2024 while acting impaired. He then allegedly tested positive for cocaine on Oct. 15 upon returning.

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Houston Public Media Mar 25, 2024

The Texas Medical Board published what it sees as guidance for doctors on how to define what constitutes a medical exception under the state’s strict abortion ban on Friday.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2024/03/25/481498/texas-medical-board-abortion-laws-some-say-it-still-leaves-many-questions/

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Texas Medical Board provides rules for how doctors can navigate Texas abortion laws. Some say it still leaves many questions.

Under the proposed rule, doctors would have to use their judgment and document to the Texas Medical Board why they believe an abortion is necessary. But some say the TMB could give clearer guidelines to the Texas medical community.

Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media Mar 22, 2024

The state agency will collect public comment on the proposed rule for at least 30 days before it can be considered for final approval.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2024/03/22/481429/texas-medical-board-proposes-emergency-abortion-guidance-for-doctors/

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Texas Medical Board proposes emergency abortion guidance for doctors

The state agency will collect public comment on the proposed rule for at least 30 days before it can be considered for final approval.

Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media Mar 14, 2024

The board, which regulates medical practice in the state, had been silent on the issue amid calls for clarity from reproductive health advocates after abortion was banned.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/healthcare/2024/03/14/480632/texas-medical-board-plans-to-discuss-guidance-for-emergency-exceptions-to-state-abortion-laws/

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Texas Medical Board plans to discuss guidance for emergency exceptions to state abortion laws

The state agency is responding to a petition from two attorneys to clear up ambiguity about when emergency abortions are allowed.

Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media Jan 25, 2024

Doctors have been hesitant about providing care because of fear of criminal prosecution. A new petition to the Texas Medical Board asks for clarity regarding when emergency abortions are allowed.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2024/01/25/475465/is-emergency-abortion-guidance-on-the-way-for-texas-doctors/

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Is emergency abortion guidance on the way for Texas doctors?

In Texas, abortion is illegal except when a pregnant woman has a “life-threatening physical condition” that carries “danger of death” or risks impairing a major bodily function.

Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media Oct 27, 2023

Undercover operation leads to arrest of Houston-area man accused of performing breast surgeries without medical license

Alexander Padilla, 53, who was arrested Wednesday at Houston Aesthetic Center, has been charged with the felony crime of practicing medicine without a license.

Undercover operation leads to arrest of Houston-area man accused of performing breast surgeries without medical license

Alexander Padilla, 53, who was arrested Wednesday at Houston Aesthetic Center, has been charged with the felony crime of practicing medicine without a license.

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