Medical malpractice – medical treatment that is substandard to the point of causing harm, death, or injury to a patient – is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. What really constitutes malpractice, though, and do...
Read MoreAccidental falls are one of the leading causes of injury in the United States. Colder temperatures and precipitation leads to icy driveways, sidewalks, stairways, and streets; this only further increases the risk of injury due to falls, slips, and trips...
Read MoreA hysterectomy ranks second behind a cesarean section (“C-section”) as the most frequently performed medical procedure women undergo. In fact, the National Women's Health Network lists statistics reporting an estimated 600,000 hysterectomies performed every year. It is common for laparoscopic...
Read MoreThe risk of medical errors is a concern for a majority of patients in the United States. According to a Wolters Kluwer Health survey conducted in 2012, 73 percent of patients expressed concern about potential medical errors. Nearly 30 percent...
Read MoreAbout 2.3 million power tools for the yard have been recalled due to a potential fire or burn danger. The recall involves Stihl gas-powered trimmers, brush cutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing saws, pole pruners and backpack blowers. According to...
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