According to this article, a blood test five years after breast cancer treatment can help identify some women who are more likely to relapse. Read to learn more.
Year: 2017
Holiday Safety Tips
Among all the festivities, it's important to keep safety in mind! Check out this list of 12 tips on staying safe this holiday season. From cooking tips to Christmas tree lights, we've got you covered.
5 Common Holiday Accidents and How to Avoid Them
The holiday season is just around the corner and that means Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas presents and accidents? Whether you're stringing lights or hanging wreaths, there are several hazards lurking in what should be a joyous time. These are 5 common accidents and...
Young Men Are Most Likely To Become Distracted While Driving
According to this article, young men are more likely to become distracted while behind the wheel of a vehicle. While anyone can become distracted some individuals are more prone to it than others. It is not always cell phones causing distraction, but other factors as...
9 Warning Signs of Poor Care In a Nursing Home
Learn about the numerous warning signs that present themselves when an elderly individual is being treated poorly in a nursing home. There are 9 major indicators of abuse and you can learn them here.
Over treatment of Patients is Common, Doctors say
According to this article most doctors in the United States believe that the over treatment of patients is harmful and common. 85% of doctors said the reason for over treatment was the fear of medical malpractice. Learn more.
Retired Doctor Admits Lies Were Told to Protect Colleague
Dr. Lars Aanning, a retired South Dakota surgeon, recalls the time twenty years ago he had faced the stand to testify in defense of his colleague's medical malpractice charges. Read the full article to find out why Dr. Aanning felt obligated to lie under oath, and why...
Seven Surgeries Account for 80% of Deaths
According an article written by the Huffington Post approximately 3 million Americans go under the knife to undergo emergency surgical procedures. It is important for patients to understand the risks associated with emergency surgeries. Read the full article to learn...
Hurricane Flooding Ups Risk of Airbag Injuries
With many cars having been affected by the flooding of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, many drivers may find themselves at risk of a defective airbag system. Water damage caused by flooding has been linked to the unexpected deployment of airbags, oftentimes resulting in...
A Drugmaker Tries to Cash in on the Opiod Crisis
After years of rising overdose rates, lawmakers in the health committee were taking action in an effort to combat this issue. The pharmaceutical company that makes Vivitrol had other thoughts. Read today's article to learn more.