A database of health technology companies shows that there has been significant growth in the investment in health and wellness data tracking technology. The number of companies that offer or…
read moreThe Florida Child Abuse Death Review Committee is a grimly named group whose role is to compile information regarding deaths that are verified by the Department of Children and Families.…
read moreThe New England Compounding Center has now been linked to 44 deaths and more than 600 cases of fungal meningitis. The contaminated steroid injections produced at its Framingham facility have…
read moreIn 2011, a British implant registry published projected failure rates for Johnson & Johnson hip implants known as Articular Surface Replacement, or A.S.R. joints. They estimated that the joints were…
read moreA biopsy is an unpleasant and frightening experience for most people. A recent study has brought to light one fear that many people probably do not associate with having a…
read moreAutomakers recalled more than 16.2 million vehicles in 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The majority of recalls come in response to consumer complaints. A defect that…
read moreA person’s occupation may dictate many aspects of his or her life. According to a study published in Accident Analysis & Prevention, the likelihood of dying in a motor vehicle…
read moreA small religious school in Ohio used several dozen middle and high school aged students and other volunteers to gut a former YMCA building. Unfortunately, the building contained asbestos-filled materials…
read moreAn excited Boxer dog jumped inside the open cab of a Chevy van driven by its owner. The dog somehow caused the accelerator to depress, backing the van into a…
read moreA construction crane at a site in Long Island collapsed Wednesday afternoon. According to witnesses, the crane appeared to fold in on itself. The collapse trapped three workers under the…
read moreFor years, luxury automakers have touted the benefits of a quiet ride. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is afraid that electric vehicles and hybrids have taken a quiet drive…
read moreOne of the major criticisms leveled at the Food and Drug Administration is that it often acts only after foodborne illness has become widespread. The FDA has proposed two new…
read moreIn Florida, sooner or later everyone will be given the opportunity to go swimming. Swimming pools and beaches are abundant. Unfortunately, with the opportunity to swim comes the risk of…
read moreMany people are aware that New Year’s Eve is the number one drunk-driving night of the year. One way to avoid the problem is to host a New Year’s Eve…
read moreAdvancements in safety technology, awareness campaigns, changes in the law, and increased enforcement have been credited with the steady decline in highway fatalities over recent years. The data from the…
read moreBy law, hospitals are required to report medical mistakes that result in a medical malpractice judgment or settlement. When it comes to faulty electronic records and mistakes caused by medical…
read moreAccidents happen. While that saying may always be true, it does not excuse us from taking steps to reduce preventable deaths. According to the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Florida has…
read moreThousands of patients were put at risk when they received contaminated steroid injections produced by the New England Compounding Center. Hundreds contracted fungal meningitis from the injections of methylprednisolone acetate…
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