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POSTED ON July 17, 2018
When a Cough Isn’t Just a Cough
When pertussis, or whooping cough, is misdiagnosed, babies are at risk for pneumonia, apnea, seizures, brain disease, or even...
POSTED ON July 10, 2018
What Caused Your Tire Blowout?
Tire blowouts often result from manufacturing defects, low tire pressure, improper installation, faulty road maintenance and debris on the...
POSTED ON June 21, 2018
New Act Gives Truckers a Break, But...
The “REST” Act (Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers) would allow truckers to take up to a 3-hour rest...
POSTED ON June 14, 2018
Preoccupied Pedestrians Are Hazardous to Your Health
Pedestrians who make calls, text, listen to music, search the internet or send emails are often inattentive to their...
POSTED ON June 7, 2018
Communication Breakdowns Lead to Medical Errors
Communication breakdowns among providers, between patient or family and healthcare professionals, and involving technology, including the Internet, e-mail, telephone,...
POSTED ON May 17, 2018
Hoverboard Dangers Every Parent Should Know About
A string of safety concerns, including the tendency of hoverboards to burst into flames or cause severe injuries from...
POSTED ON April 24, 2018
Preventable Incidents: A Lot Can Happen in...
Ten minutes may seem like just a fraction of a typical day but during that same time in the...
POSTED ON April 18, 2018
Med Students Not Trained to Recognize, Report...
The lack of a formal patient safety curriculum that promotes learning regarding adverse events and critical medical errors has...
POSTED ON April 10, 2018
What’s Behind the Biggest Spike in Fatality...
An improving economy, the increased number of active bicyclists and pedestrians, more technology distractions, and behaviors like drunk driving...
POSTED ON March 22, 2018
Avoid These Antibiotics During Pregnancy
Women should avoid certain antibiotics during pregnancy. The use of certain antibiotics such as Tetracycline, Sulfonamides, Streptomycin, and Trimethoprim...