Road-based construction zones tend to bring out the worst in people. Drivers become aggressive because of the perceived inconvenience. They may not follow the proper rules for completing a zipper merge and may drive aggressively when approaching or exiting a...
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7 potential surgical errors
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,...
Was your surgeon too old to operate?
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...
Why does the U.S. have climbing driver death rates?
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...
How common are maternal deaths in the United States?
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...
Brain injuries may not heal after a car accident
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...
Factors that contribute to dog aggression
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 crashes don’t just cause physical injury
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...
Don’t underestimate the consequences of an amputation
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....
4 infections to look out for if a dog bites you
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...