When undergoing any surgical procedure, patients place their trust in the hands of medical professionals, relying on their expertise to ensure a safe and successful outcome. Gastric bypass surgery, a procedure aimed at aiding weight loss by making changes to the...
Road rage is often the end result of aggressive driving, which is considered a traffic violation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to...
Construction sites around New York often have large fences and warning signs erected to keep members of the public away from danger. Generally, any visitors to a construction site will need to sign in with the project manager and don appropriate safety gear. ...
When a dog becomes aggressive toward a human, people may suffer painful, disfiguring or possibly even debilitating injuries. A single incident might leave someone in the hospital for days and in need of surgery, which might mean that their total medical expenses for...
Before delving deep into the intricacies of a surgical timeout, it's essential to understand the nature of surgeries. These are complex procedures requiring coordination among multiple healthcare professionals. Every step is crucial because there's little room for...
Thousands of driving accidents occur every day – many of which lead to fatal or long-term injuries. There are some types of drivers that may cause more accidents than others. Here’s what you may need to watch out for: Distracted drivers Anyone can be distracted...
In today’s fast-paced world, where connectivity is at one’s fingertips, distracted driving has become a particularly alarming concern. The pervasive use of smartphones and other digital devices has led to a significant increase in car crashes caused by drivers who are...
Earlier this year, the death of 32-year-old track-and-field star Tori Bowie put the issue of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in pregnant women in the spotlight. The conditions, which are relatively rare, are becoming less so – particularly in Black women. Eclampsia was...
A hospital should be a place of healing and recovery. However, for some patients, a stay in the hospital can lead to an unexpected and potentially life-threatening consequence - hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). HAIs are alarmingly common, affecting millions of...
The birth of a new baby should be a wonderful, happy time for the whole family. We trust healthcare professionals to deliver babies safely which, most of the time, is the case. Unfortunately, there are occasions where the result of professional negligence is a...