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- How severe are the stages of pleural mesothelioma?
Apr 13, 2018
As you worked many hard years in the shipyard, you likely understood that your hard work allowed you to provide for yourself and your family. As a result, you may have appreciated the opportunity to have employment that allowed you to meet this important goal. Because of the loyalty you felt to your profession, you may have felt betrayed when you found out that asbestos exposure has resulted in your developing mesothelioma. While different types...Read More - Without proper warnings, consumer goods can be dangerous
Apr 12, 2018
Oftentimes when Pittsburgh residents buy an item at the store they have a reasonably good idea of what the product should be used for. For example, they may buy a cleaning product to use in their home or they may buy a power drill to perform household maintenance and repairs. In either case, the purchase of the item was likely due to a need that the person needed fulfilling in order to improve the state...Read More - What is the Nursing Home Reform Act?
Apr 11, 2018
Nursing homes throughout Pennsylvania receive funding from a variety of sources. While many collect fees from the residents who utilize their services, others receive state and federal money. Some receive financial aid from government programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, and those that do are required to abide by the terms of the Nursing Home Reform Act. The Nursing Home Reform Act provides regulations regarding what facilities must do to in order to continue to...Read More - What are the risks associated with a vacuum-assisted delivery?
Apr 4, 2018
When a woman and her unborn baby need help moving through the labor and delivery process, medical professionals may use a variety of interventions to support them. One of those interventions is vacuum suction, which attaches a vacuum cup to a baby’s head and pulls the baby through the birthing canal. While many babies in Pittsburgh have been safely born with the use of vacuum suction, the intervention does pose risks that can cause serious...Read More - Construction workers face many work-site hazards
Mar 29, 2018
Construction workers provide important services to the Pittsburgh community. Without them, new houses would not be built, commercial spaces would not be renovated, and other significant infrastructure projects would be left uncompleted. However, these skilled individuals face many dangers every day when they arrive at their job sites. This post will provide an overview of the hazards that construction workers can encounter and that may cause serious injuries and death to them if an accident...Read More - Falling dressers hurt many children each year
Mar 28, 2018
There is no question that if a child thinks they can climb on something, they will. Whether it is a ladder, a play structure or a piece of furniture, if a child can get their hands on it there is a good chance that they will try to get on top of it. Our readers in Pittsburgh who are parents may easily remember instances of finding their little ones up on top of tables, counters...Read More - Wrong-site surgeries cause preventable pain and suffering
Mar 21, 2018
Undergoing an invasive medical procedure can be an overwhelming experience. Our readers who have had to have surgery, whether medically necessary or elective, can attest to the many procedural steps that must be undertaken before they were finally administered anesthesia prior to their operations. In hospitals and clinics throughout Pennsylvania, doctors and medical personnel are expected to practice safe surgical practices to make sure they perform the right procedures on the right patients at the...Read More - Is asbestos the key ingredient in your child’s makeup?
Mar 15, 2018
We have all heard the proverb, “all that glitters is not gold,” but in the recent case involving pre-teen accessories boutique Claire’s Store, all that sparkles might actually be asbestos. In late December there was a recall which led to almost ten items being pulled from the shelves. All of the compromised products were reported to have traces of the fibrous mineral present. From glitter palettes to bedazzled makeup sets, the cosmetics were marketed almost...Read More - Workplace accidents hurt Pennsylvania families
Mar 14, 2018
Accidents happen everywhere and practically every day. They occur on the roads and highways that Pittsburgh residents drive and they happen in homes, stores and restaurants across the state. Accidents also happen when Pennsylvanians are at their places of work. When on-the-job incidents result in personal injuries and deaths, victims and their families should know and understand that they have legal rights. A victim who is hurt at work may be able to recover workers’...Read More - Might bed sores be a sign of nursing home neglect or abuse?
Mar 14, 2018
Pressure sores, known more commonly as “bed sores,” are sores that form when a part of the body is not moved for a long time. For example, an ailing Pittsburgh resident who cannot get out of bed for many days may develop a bed sore if they are left in the same position for much of their convalescence. The weight of the person’s body causes blood to be cut off from the location of the...Read More