November 19, 2017 Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips On their way to meet family and friends, over 50 million people are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday this year, which extends from Wednesday, November 22nd through Sunday, November 26th. Whether it be by plane, train, or automobile, traveling during this holiday weekend can prove dangerous if you fail to take precautions. Automobile … Read More »
November 18, 2017 Women with Preeclampsia during Pregnancy: Higher Risk for Heart Thickening As presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Council on Hypertension, women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy are more at risk for developing left ventricular thickening within one month after delivery. According to the Mayo Clinic, left ventricular thickening – also known as left ventricular hypertrophy – can result in the failure of the heart … Read More »
November 17, 2017 Stopping Aspirin Therapy May Increase Cardiovascular Risks According to data found throughout the course of a recent Swedish study, stopping low-dose aspirin therapy can increase cardiovascular risks – such as heart attack and stroke – by nearly 40%. Aspirin therapy, or taking a low-dose of aspirin daily as per a doctor’s recommendation, may be prescribed after a person has had a heart … Read More »
November 16, 2017 Parking Lot Safety During the Holiday Season As holiday shoppers eagerly head to the malls and shopping centers in search of the perfect gift, many are unaware of the dangers they may face. The parking lots of many retail establishments are high-risk areas for injury, crime, and even fatality. During the prime holiday shopping season that extends from late November into early … Read More »
November 16, 2017 Over One Million Americans Get Sepsis Every Year: What Can We Do About It? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) report that more than one million Americans develop sepsis every year, and that anywhere from 15 to 30% of them die as a result. Sadly, the number of people who get sepsis is growing, and the NIH expects this number to continue rising in the future. Why are more … Read More »
November 15, 2017 Nursing Home Abuse Largely Underreported According to a report compiled by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), over one-third of nursing home abuse cases fail to be reported to law enforcement agencies. As a result, vulnerable patients who should be receiving comprehensive care continue to be put at risk for … Read More »
November 14, 2017 Kids With Allergies: Schools and Staff Are Often Unprepared A new study has found that when a child has a severe allergic reaction at school, he or she may receive medication from an untrained staff member instead of a school nurse. Because schools sometimes fail to have nurses available, administrators need to ensure that training is provided to staff members as well as students … Read More »
November 11, 2017 The Real Risk of Children and Young Adults Falling out of Windows The parents of an 18-year-old student are demanding more stringent safety measures in colleges across the United States after their son suffered serious injuries from accidentally falling out of his second-story dormitory window at Washington State University (WSU). Younger children also face serious risks of falling: according to Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), 3,300 children under … Read More »
November 10, 2017 Consumer Safety Alert: Playtex Recalls Millions of Products The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled over 3.6 million children’s products manufactured by Playtex. The children’s bowls and plates have been recalled because of a defect that creates a dangerous choking hazard. The products come in a variety of designs and styles; some of the plates and bowls were sold together and others … Read More »
