Surgery is supposed to help, not harm – but surgical mistakes are distressingly common in hospitals today, and they can be devastating. Typically, surgical errors can be avoided with proper care. There are many unique kinds of surgical errors patients may experience,...
If you’re one of those people who feels like every doctor you encounter is young enough to be your child or even your grandchild, it might surprise you to learn that the number of practicing physicians who are over 65 is increasing. That’s to be expected considering...
Roadway fatalities have risen in recent years after declining for some time. In 2021, there were almost 43,000 traffic-related deaths. Many of them involved pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. In fact, traffic fatalities are a leading cause of worker deaths and...
Once upon a time, women died so often in childbirth or shortly after that expectant mothers were pretty much expected to write their wills, just in case. That seems like something out of the veritable dark ages of human history, long before modern medicine made giving...
Those who suffer brain injuries in car accidents need to be aware that they may not entirely heal in the future. It really depends on the severity of the injury, the location and the treatment that they are given. Every case is unique, and only medical professionals...
The overwhelming majority of dogs are mild-natured, loyal and friendly. For these reasons, they are America’s most popular family pet. Nonetheless, there is a tendency to humanize dogs. It should never be forgotten that they are animals that have very different...
Car manufacturers promotional material often talks about how the car will protect you and your family in a crash. Airbags, seat belts, crumple zones and avoidance systems have gone a long way toward doing that. What they cannot do is protect you from the emotional and...
Each year, people lose limbs in vehicle accidents. If it happens to you, understanding the full extent to which it could affect your life will be crucial. Your first concern might be how it will affect your mobility. Clearly, it is going to have a massive effect....
Travelers to developing countries are often warned not to try to stroke dogs due to the risk of serious infection. Yet, many of these infections can also be a problem if a dog here in the U.S. were to bite you. Four major infections possible from a dog bite A dog’s...
Getting a car stuck in the snow is more than a bit embarrassing. It also is dangerous and could lead to life-threatening or fatal injuries when struck by other vehicles. That is why it is important to promptly get your vehicle out of deep snow on the road and...