Nail gun injuries send more construction workers to the hospital than any other tool-related injury. Most injuries are punctured hands or fingers but in some cases the injuries are far more serious and can even lead to death. To prevent these type of injuries OSHA just created a new Nail…
Failure to diagnose cancer most commonly breast cancer, colon cancer, melanoma, lung cancer and malignant tumors in the female genital tract are the most common misdiagnoses in the primary care setting. The second most common type of misdiagnosis is failure to diagnose myocardial infarction. Failure to diagnose meningitis in children…
Children exposed to anti-seizure medication in the womb have a higher risk of suffering from early developmental issues according to a study led by Dr. Gyri Veiby from Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway. The study covered a 9 year time frame and looked at the risk of adverse outcomes…
3 people were severely injured and a total of 12 were hospitalized including 4 firefighters after what appeared to be a gas explosion occurred in a beauty parlor at the first floor of a five story building and caused the ceiling to collapse.The building has several violations and further investigation…
85% of car accidents worldwide happen in developing countries and 25,000 of the deaths involve tourists. The Center for Disease Control is asking Americans who are vacationing abroad to exercise extra precautions if they decide to drive a car during their stay. Very often roads in low incomes countries are…
Alarm fatigue happens when medical workers overwhelmed by constant and loud alarm rings turn down the volume on the devices, shut them off or simply ignore them. These actions can lead to serious personal injury or wrongful death. As hospitals invest in more and more sophisticated equipment to save lives,…
Failure to diagnose a heart condition may be medical malpractice that can lead to death. Conventionally used indicators to diagnose heart failure show potential for cardiovascular injury but do not provide adequate risk control for those at higher risk of heart failure or those newly diagnosed with HF. A study…
Horrible drowning accident in Coney Island Creek in Brooklyn New York demonstrates how important it is for swimmers and non swimmers to follow basic safety rules and wear a life jacket while involved in water activities. The pair was riding a single person jetski without life jackets when the woman…
Delay to treat or Failure to diagnose Sepsis may lead to the loss of multiple organs and ultimately to death. Every year 500,000 Americans will be hospitalized because they suffer from severe Sepsis and 250,000 will die from it. Sepsis is a condition that is usually triggered by a bacterial…
Car accidents related to tire aging kill 90 people and injure 3200 every year. 9% of all car crashes are due to tire related issues according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As summer season is starting, the NHTSA is urging motorists to check…