During labor and delivery, and even in the immediate period after delivery, a baby can receive life threatening or life changing injuries. There can be infections or metabolic, chemical or blood related disorders that go undiagnosed. There can be paralysis from a...
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Month: August 2019
Trucking Collisions
In 2017, there was a 9% increase in fatal collisions involving large trucks or buses. Why?Too often, the answer is speed and "speed kills." Companies employ drivers who are paid in such a way that getting to the destination sooner than later may earn more money....
Five common examples of malpractice
Malpractice is all too common in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. Many doctors and nurses fail to live up to generally accepted standards through miscommunication, carelessness, fatigue and other factors. Below are just five of the most widespread forms of medical...
Minimizing radiology errors in six steps
Many residents of Pennsylvania are the victims of medical errors. In fact, these are behind 10% of all deaths in the US, according to Johns Hopkins University. Radiology plays a big role in such errors. False-positive readings can account for as much as 30% of all...
Incomplete data may make roads less safe
According to the National Safety Council, authorities in Pennsylvania and throughout the country may not be collecting enough crash data. The council found that not a single state has any system to record driver fatigue after a crash occurs. It also discovered that...
New sepsis protocols could lead to medical complications
New guidelines that set a one-hour treatment window for sepsis patients in Pittsburgh and around the world could cause adverse outcomes, according to a recent editorial published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine. The authors of the editorial recommend reverting to...
Two reports show how misdiagnosis factors in malpractice claims
Two reports, one which appeared in the journal Diagnosis and the other released from the malpractice insurer Coverys, show how prominent diagnostic errors are among malpractice claims. The first study looked at nearly 11,600 diagnosis-related malpractice claims filed...
Truck accidents and their top eight causes
With more than 3.5 million truckers in Pennsylvania and across the U.S., it's not surprising that some accidents involve large trucks. There are a number of ways in which truckers can cause accidents that other drivers should be aware of. Below are eight of the most...
Common causes of vehicle accidents
Pennsylvania motorists should know that one of the most common reasons for traffic crashes in the United States is distracted driving. Common distractions include eating food, using a cellphone or drinking from a bottle while behind the wheel. It is important to keep...
Safety tips to avoid accidents as commercial truck driver
As you are moving down the road on your 11th to 14th consecutive hour of driving, your eyes may get a little heavy and your reaction time may be a little slower. These six safety tips below are a smart guide for both new and experienced commercial drivers to...
