February 24, 2018 New Stroke Responses The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) issued new treatment guidelines for individuals who experience ischemic strokes. Under the new regulations, certain patients are now eligible to receive not only one but two different medical treatments, both of which could help save lives and reduce the number of common disabilities associated with … Read More »
February 23, 2018 Regulating Opioid Usage A recent report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that as many as one-third of all American adults were prescribed opioids in 2015. However, a National Public Radio (NPR) investigation found that few doctors instruct their patients on how to safely taper off them. With the consequences of opioid abuse ranging from dangerous … Read More »
February 22, 2018 Amtrak’s “Failing” Safety Culture In April 2016, Amtrak passenger train 89 collided with a backhoe (a type of excavation equipment) in Chester, Pennsylvania. Although the operator tried to stop after he observed the equipment and employees working on the track, he was unable to do so before the train made impact. In the months following the derailment, toxicology reports … Read More »
February 21, 2018 Safety Issues in 2018 The top safety concerns for 2018 were recently posted on ConsumerSafety.org, an advocacy group dedicated to researching and sharing important news and updates on product safety affecting the public. While we are still in the beginning of 2018, there are already a host of safety concerns on the horizon. According to this advocacy group, Kobe … Read More »
February 18, 2018 “Digital Eyestrain” or Computer Vision Syndrome The American Optometric Association (AOA) reports that computer vision syndrome – also referred to as “digital eyestrain” – causes an array of potentially painful and uncomfortable medical complications for the average American. Because of how much time so many individuals spend on computers, typically due to a combination of work requirements as well as personal … Read More »
February 17, 2018 “Struck-By” Work Accidents One of the leading causes of death in the workplace is when a person gets struck-by an object such as some sort of heavy machinery, equipment or vehicle, falling debris or a flying object (e.g. tools and particles). The Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as the CPWR, reports that there are several … Read More »
February 16, 2018 Protecting Senior Citizens from Injury-Causing Falls According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in individuals over the age of 65. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that more than 1 in 4 Americans age 65 or older fall every year. There are many steps that individuals … Read More »
February 15, 2018 Teenagers and Reckless Driving Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), a nonprofit organization consisting of more than 400 coalitions across the country, knows that we all need to do more to keep teenage drivers safe. Every day, at least six teens die after being in automobile accidents. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for adolescents between the ages … Read More »
February 14, 2018 Potential Risks of MRI Dye Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a valuable diagnostic tool that lets physicians know what is going on under the surface. To capture images, radiologists will use dye to increase the contrast and make certain elements more visible. While the dye is intended to detect harmful things within the body, it may also cause harm itself. … Read More »
