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Construction zones call for you to change your driving style
If you've spent any time on the roads in and around Pittsburgh, you know that you can't go very far without traveling into a construction zone. Not only is this frustrating because it slows you down, but it also increases the risk of an accident. So, the next time you...
Ask these questions before any surgical procedure
There may come a point when your medical team suggests a surgical procedure as a means of improving your health. Even though you're not thrilled at the idea, you realize it's in your best interest. As you prepare for your procedure, it's natural to have both questions...
Coverys: surgery a widespread reason for malpractice claims
Pennsylvania residents who are about to undergo surgery are probably wondering what the risk for an error can be. They should know that the second most common reason for malpractice claims, according to Coverys, is surgery. After analyzing all the malpractice claims...
Prescription medications, procedures top list of medical dangers
Those who have gone to the doctor in Pennsylvania may wonder about the accuracy of their medical diagnosis. Unfortunately, doctors don't always get it right. A study published in the journal BMJ found that 1 out of every 20 patients is affected by preventable medical...
Safety concerns arise over proposal of DRIVE-Safe Act
The DRIVE-Safe Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in February 2019, has raised a controversy among truck fleet owners in Pennsylvania and across the U.S., not to mention various groups like the Truck Safety Coalition and the Owner-Operator Independent Driver...
Common causes of truck accidents in Pennsylvania
Truck safety is a challenge not only in Pennsylvania but across many other states. Even though trucks contribute immensely to the economy by facilitating the supply of commodities, driving alongside them has become dangerous. According to consumer notice, big trucks...
Starting school later could save lives according to study
Delaying the start of the school day in Pennsylvania and around the country by less than an hour could significantly reduce the number of teenagers killed or injured in motor vehicle accidents according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. A...
How can birth injuries affect mothers?
Although it is commonly thought that birth injuries only happen to infants, mothers may also experience medical complications due to labor and delivery that leave you feeling hurt and alone. It is imperative you understand just what those complications may potentially...
ER overcrowding opens possibility of patient injury
Hundreds of millions of people visit emergency rooms every year in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. Many have a habit now of visiting ERs for primary care, and with hospitals closing down, ERs are becoming more crowded than ever. But one factor in this trend stands...
Study finds phone calls increase risk of medical errors
On-the-job cellphone use could cause health care workers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere to make more medical mistakes, according to a new study. The research was recently published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. For the study, researchers followed 257 nurses at a...
