Pregnancy and labor are dangerous times for both mothers and babies. America has one of the highest mortality rates for mothers giving birth. To further complicate matters, your baby may enter the world with birth defects or birth injuries. The primary difference...
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Year: 2020
Doctors are still misdiagnosing these serious conditions
From the time you entered adulthood, you have heard that you should not ignore certain symptoms that may indicate serious health conditions. Chest pain, unexplained weight loss, fever, unusual bleeding or others may have sent you to the doctor or even the emergency...
Bariatric surgery can be dangerous without support afterward
Obesity carries quite a few risks and consequences for overweight individuals. It can strain the heart, impact levels of pain and discomfort, or even put people at risk for secondary conditions, like diabetes. Unfortunately for those trying to regain control over...
Truck accident injuries can be severe, fatal
As you drive on the roads in and around the city of Pittsburgh, it’s likely that you’ll find yourself in close proximity to large commercial trucks. They are the backbone of the American economy and use the nation’s interstates to deliver countless goods and services....
Why do people run stop signs?
No matter what type of vehicle they're in, one of the most dangerous things that any driver can do is to run a stop sign. If it's a four-way stop, someone else may be driving or turning through the intersection after coming to a stop themselves. If it's a two-way...
Truck crashes don’t have to happen: Follow these 3 tips
When trucks get into crashes with passenger vehicles, the likelihood is that someone is going to get hurt. Large vehicles crush smaller ones, so the victims inside could be hurt worse than in other kinds of collisions. More than one out of three truck drivers have...
You need to heal emotionally as well as physically after a crash
If you were involved in a car crash, you likely focused on your physical injuries first. That's only natural. However, as those are treated, you may start to realize that the crash has impacted you psychologically as well. It's not uncommon for drivers, passengers and...
Common factors in large truck accidents
Operating a large truck takes more skill and concentration than driving a passenger vehicle. Their sheer size and weight present increase risk for crashes and injuries. There are common factors related to accidents involving large trucks. Some are due to other drivers...
Texting while driving may be more dangerous than DUI
Almost anyone would agree that drinking while driving poses serious risks to other road users. If people get into accidents while drunk or face charges, public opinion generally stands against them. When it comes to texting and driving, people have a more relaxed...
Victim dies 1 week after serious crash in Fayette County
One thing that people should remember about car crashes is that they're not always fatal right away. If a victim is badly injured, they may survive for many days or even weeks following the crash before they pass away. This is common when brain injuries or spinal cord...
