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- 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 - Use of anesthesia during labor and delivery poses risks
Mar 8, 2018
Every expectant mother should be able to choose the type of labor and delivery experience that best suits her needs and the anticipated medical needs of her baby. For example, many Pittsburgh mothers choose to have their children in alternative birthing locations, such as at home or at a birthing facility, as opposed to giving birth in hospitals. In addition to having a say as to where she will give birth, an expectant mother should...Read More - Do you need a biopsy to determine if you have mesothelioma?
Mar 6, 2018
After feeling unwell for some time and noticing signs in relation to your body that gave you concerns, you may have finally decided to go to a doctor. You may already have some fears about what any test results may reveal as you worked for years in an asbestos-filled environment and know that you could have considerable risk of developing an asbestos-related disease. If your doctor suspects that you may have mesothelioma or another illness...Read More - Medication mistakes are a big problem for Americans
Mar 2, 2018
According to a study undertaken by Johns Hopkins University, the two leading causes of death for Americans are heart disease and cancer. These conditions can be devastating and in some cases affect individuals at random. Worse still is that not all cases of heart disease and cancer are preventable. However, the third leading cause of death according to this study is something that no Pennsylvanian should ever have to suffer: medication error. Medication errors are...Read More - Driver killed by falling metal conduit in Pennsylvania tunnel
Feb 28, 2018
A 70-year-old man who was driving a vehicle for his employer was killed in a tragic accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike recently. The driver, who was from out of state, was operating his rig in one of the turnpike’s tunnels when a span of metal conduit fell from the ceiling of the tunnel and crashed into his vehicle. The impact of the conduit hitting the vehicle caused the conduit to break through the vehicle’s windshield...Read More - Can you tell products containing asbestos from those that don’t?
Feb 23, 2018
Do you live in one of the many beautiful, older homes in Pittsburgh? Perhaps you live in a newer development but work downtown or in one of the cities many old buildings or schools. You may already be aware that there can be health risks working or living in such areas. If you are a proactive type of person, you might have already researched such topics and learned that asbestos presents significant dangers to workers...Read More - Mistakes during delivery may cause cerebral palsy
Feb 21, 2018
Cerebral palsy is a potentially life-altering condition that may affect newborns from the moment they enter the world. No parent in Pennsylvania wants to imagine that their unborn child may be afflicted with a serious medical condition in infancy, but cerebral palsy is a medical issue that can manifest at the time of birth. While in some cases a child’s inter utero development and exposure to illness may result in a cerebral palsy diagnosis, this...Read More