Surgeons have been implanting heart devices in patients for more than 50 years. However, patients are often unaware that there are many risks associated with this type of surgery. In addition to the risk of infection, patients may suffer harm if the surgeon implants a device improperly or if the device itself is defective. There[…]

So far, there have been thousands of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States. COVID-19 is a contagious respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. Generally, the virus is accompanied by mild to severe symptoms that appear 2 to 14 days after exposure. The most commonly experienced symptoms reported so far include[…]

According to a recent study, adhering to a healthy lifestyle is directly associated with a longer life expectancy free from major chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. The study’s results are extremely noteworthy, because they show how just how important it is to live healthily in the present in order to benefit[…]

Approximately one million Ridgewood four-drawer dressers (“Belmont” models) have been recalled due to serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that create deadly risks for infants and children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall, which also includes certain models that fail to comply with federally mandated performance requirements. Recall Information A total of[…]

Pennsylvania citizens now have the option to participate in the Yellow Dot program. By placing a yellow dot decal in their vehicles’ rear window, participants notify first responders that they have special medical needs. First responders can then check the vehicles’ glove compartment for vital, emergency contact, medical history and allergy information. The Pennsylvania Department[…]