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Asbestos and Mesothelioma: What You Need to Know
What is Asbestos? The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines asbestos as a mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil. Its fibers are resistant to heat, fire and chemicals and do not conduct electricity. Because of this, asbestos has been mined and used widely in construction, automotive and other industries. It was widely…
Arizona Nursing Home Violations on the Rise Despite Improved Ranking Nationally
When searching for a safe home for your loved one, you must proceed with extreme caution. There are many nursing home violations that you should be aware of. We always recommend you start your research online, but this isn’t a guarantee you’ve found a good home. That’s because the way data is presented can…
What’s the Difference Between a Birth Defect and Birth Injury?
Anticipating the birth of a child is a very exciting time, but it can also be nerve-racking for parents. You want to ensure the safety of your child, but a lot of things can go wrong. Many parents often worry about health complications that could arise with their newborn, like birth defects or birth injuries; however…
Top 5 Most Common Motorcycle Accidents
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the federal government estimates that per mile traveled in 2013, the number of deaths on motorcycles was more than 26 times the number in cars. This is due in large part to head injuries, which is the leading cause of death in motorcycle crashes. This…
Wisconsin Legislator Introduces Bill Requiring Hospitals to Offer Recordings in Operating Rooms
We recently told you about a surgical “black box” that could help reduce surgical errors – that is, if doctors and hospitals decide to implement it. But one state lawmaker isn’t willing to wait for hospitals to make the decision. She wants patients to be able to decide. Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) introduced a…
Surgical “Black Box” Could Help Reduce Surgical Errors
Researchers in Canada are working on a surgical “black box” – like the ones placed in airplanes – that would record surgeons’ movements and identify surgical errors. Inside the operating room, video cameras would track every movement while a small computer-like device analyzes the recordings, identifies mistakes, and provides instant feedback to surgeons as…
Yarnell Residents Appeal Dismissal of Property Damage Lawsuit
Earlier this year, the Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Richard Gama said the state did not have a duty to protect private property owners when the state’s Forestry Division managed the June 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire. We disagree. On behalf of our clients, about 100 Yarnell area residents who lost their home in the…
Report Shows Ultrasound Speeds Up Healing of Bedsores & Pressure Ulcers
The Joint Commission estimates that 2.5 million Americans suffer from bedsores each year. Bedsores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are very painful, potentially life-threatening injuries to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin that limits blood flow. These injuries are common among elderly people, whose skin…
Five Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions
A study published in the journal, BMJ Quality & Safety, shows that approximately 12 million adults in the U.S. are misdiagnosed every year – that’s at least 1 in 20 adults annually! With the frequency of diagnostic errors, it could happen to anyone. That’s why we’re sharing 5 commonly misdiagnosed conditions: 1.) Cancer The…
5 Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions
A study published in the journal, BMJ Quality & Safety, shows that approximately 12 million adults in the U.S. are misdiagnosed every year – that’s at least 1 in 20 adults annually! With the frequency of diagnostic errors, it could happen to anyone. That’s why we’re sharing 5 commonly misdiagnosed conditions: 1.) Cancer The…