October 11, 2017 Pennsylvania Tracks Medical Errors Medical errors harmed over 7,000 patients in Pennsylvania hospitals and emergency rooms in 2016, resulting in the deaths of 218 patients. According to a report published in the BMJ, formerly British Medical Journal, medical errors are the third leading cause of fatalities in our country. When a medical error harms a patient, the patient may … Read More »
October 10, 2017 Accidental Poisoning Too Many Kids Treated in ERs Annually According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 300 children go to emergency rooms every day as a result of unintentional poisoning – and 2 of those children will die as a consequence of that fatal mistake. In order to decrease the number … Read More »
October 7, 2017 Drug Deaths Rapidly Increasing in Rural America A newly published study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine documents how rural America is experiencing a sharp increase in drug-related deaths. The study also found that since 1999, drug-related fatalities in the whole of the United States have gone up by a startling 300%. With so many people losing family members to drug … Read More »
October 6, 2017 iPhone Cases Recalled Recall for Inflicting Chemical Burns on Consumers Over 260,000 liquid iPhone cases are on a Fast Track Recall after inflicting serious and permanent chemical burns on consumers. So far, consumers have reported a total of 24 incidents of skin irritation and burns– and 19 of those injuries were caused in the United States. Chemical … Read More »
October 5, 2017 Trampoline Injuries Steadily Rising for Kids Every year, the number of children injured while using trampolines rises, with researchers believing it is largely due to the increasing popularity of trampoline parks. The most common types of trampoline-related injuries include sprains, strains, broken bones requiring surgical repair, concussions and other head injuries, cuts, scrapes, bruises and neck injuries leading to paralysis. In … Read More »
October 4, 2017 Microwave Oven Safety Tips Appliance Magazine, which monitors how many total units ship throughout the U.S., estimates that more than 12 million microwave ovens will be sold across the country this year. As a matter of public health and safety, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees the manufacturing of microwave ovens and establishes federal safety requirements. One of … Read More »
October 2, 2017 Technology to Detect Texting While Driving Distracted drivers, specifically those that engage in cell phone usage and texting while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, are responsible for close to two million car accidents each year. According to the National Safety Council, 330,000 people were injured and close to 3,000 people were fatally injured in car accidents caused by distracted … Read More »
October 1, 2017 No Smoking Allowed: How the FDA Fights Youth Smoking The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) works particularly hard to prevent American youth from becoming addicted to nicotine products. Recently, the FDA took another big step to fight teen smoking rates by bringing all tobacco products – such as cigarettes, chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes – under its authority. With this new power, each state is … Read More »
September 30, 2017 Summer Safety Alert: Local Mosquitoes Have Tested Positive for West Nile Virus The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that in more than 35 Philadelphia counties, mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus. Although West Nile virus can often be effectively treated when diagnosed in a timely manner, it can also cause serious physical symptoms and even death. According to local news reports, a Montgomery County resident … Read More »
