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- Pittsburgh: a hub for steel production, not without consequences
Feb 11, 2018
Most Pennsylvania residents know all about Pittsburgh because of its champion sports teams. History buffs may also recall the downtown area as a central figure in the nation’s steel industry boom, just before World War II. If you grew up near or around Pittsburgh, you and your family members may have worked in a steel mill or in a nearby factory or business. Decades have passed since Pittsburgh steel mills were productive, active workplaces; however,...Read More - Pain, lumps, shortness of breath…could you have mesothelioma?
Feb 9, 2018
When you feel unwell, you may not immediately be too concerned. Minor aches and pains come along with aging, and you may feel as if you could also chalk up other changes in your body to age or typical wear on the body. However, when the pain increases and you notice other issues showing themselves, you may begin to feel as if concern is warranted. You may wonder if you should seek medical attention, and...Read More - A workplace death is a tragedy no family should experience
Feb 7, 2018
A job is a necessary part of many Pennsylvanians lives. This is because most people need the income that they earn so that they can pay their bills and keep their families healthy and thriving. While they may prefer to be at home, many individuals cannot get by without their jobs. When a person goes to work they are asked to perform tasks that will allow them to complete the objectives that their employers have...Read More - Nursing home death shines light on all too common tragedies
Feb 2, 2018
The nursing home death of an American woman in a neighboring cold-weather state may have caught the attention of Pennsylvanians. The incredibly tragic and preventable nature of her death has brought the story to national headlines and once again brings attention to the very real threats that individuals can face when they enter nursing and residential homes that fail to protect their health and safety. The 76-year-old victim suffered from dementia and had, in the...Read More - Hypoxia can be a serious problem during labor and delivery
Jan 31, 2018
Hypoxia is a medical condition in which a baby does not receive enough oxygen to their brain. It is a complication that can arise at any point in the labor and delivery process. There are a host of issues that can lead to hypoxia, such as infections and problems with the mother’s placenta, and Pennsylvania doctors should be on the lookout for them in order to prevent the babies they will deliver from suffering lifelong...Read More - Damages after the death of a child
Jan 24, 2018
No parent ever wants to consider a world in which their child dies before they do. It is a heartbreaking scenario that Pennsylvania mothers and fathers try to keep out of their heads but sometimes think about when news stories or events in their friends’ lives make real the potential of such unspeakable tragedies. The accidental death of a child through a vehicle collision, products liability incident or other event may give the family of...Read More - Are there hazards in your Pittsburgh workplace?
Jan 23, 2018
If you’re familiar with Pennsylvania state history, you likely already know a lot about Pittsburgh as it was a central hub of progress throughout the industrial revolution. In addition to its role as a significant figure in state and national history, the city continues to offer myriad amenities and cultural delights to visitors and residents alike. If you’re passionate about architecture, you may be thrilled by the many modern skyscrapers as well as old buildings...Read More - Another make and model of vehicle affected by Takata airbags
Jan 19, 2018
Up until recently thousands of vehicles have been recalled due to defective parts and potentially deadly consequences associated with Takata airbags. All across Pennsylvania vehicle owners have had to take their cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles into their dealerships to have the defective parts removed and replaced with safer options. Just recently another make and model of vehicle has been added to the list of affected automobiles. Ford Ranger trucks built in the Twin...Read More - A doctor’s failure to treat an ailment may be medical malpractice
Jan 17, 2018
Many Pittsburgh residents can tell when something is not quite right in their bodies. They may feel different or may experience symptoms that are uncommon to their existing conditions. When abnormalities in their health arise, individuals often get in touch with their doctors so that they can investigate the causes of their new found medical problems. In many cases, a doctor will follow a protocol that helps them assess and eliminate possible causes of their...Read More - What are your fingernails saying about your health?
Jan 12, 2018
You may come from a long line of factory workers in Pittsburgh. Perhaps you grew up, like many others in this area did, watching your grandfather, then your father take their lunch pails and head out the door to report to one of the local steel mills for work. Your family set aside Sundays for going to church and, of course, watching the Steelers on television. As each of your birthdays passed, you grew more...Read More