Bunk Bed Recalls and Injuries: The Stats
We shared some alarming statistics about bunk beds earlier this year, including the most recent mass recall. But just how often are bunk beds recalled for falls or other hazards?
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Lithium Battery Fires Continue to Plague the Nation
Earlier this year, we reported on the dangerous fires started by lithium batteries all over the nation. This summer, another tragedy happened closer to home. What can you do to protect yourself?
Coast Guard 2022 Recreational Boating Statistics
Coast Guard Counts: the 2022 stats, just released, share the most common recreational boating accidents last year.
Nurses Clash with AI over Patient Care
Man v. Machine: when nurses and artificial intelligence (AI) clash over patient care, who makes the final decisions?
Recall Roll Call: June, 2023
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
When Recalled Items are Sold on Facebook (and other sites)
Buyer beware: despite efforts to take down the listings, you can buy dangerous, and potentially deadly, products on Facebook Marketplace.
Close Calls Cast a Shadow on Summer Air Travel
After years without a major airline crash, several recent near misses are garnering attention.
Neuroscientists’ Brain Implants Reverse Spinal Cord Injury
An implanted device enabled a man paralyzed for over 10 years to stand and walk again.
Recall Roll Call: May, 2023
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
Common Lung Cancer Misdiagnoses
When lung cancer is caught early, it can be treated. But what if a doctor confuses it with another condition?
Summer Construction Work Zone Dangers
With summer comes plenty of construction work on the roadways and – unfortunately – accidents. Where are they most likely to occur, and why?
Which Medical Specialties are the Riskiest?
Some medical specialties are inherently riskier than others, and the AMA recently took a look at which ones are the subject of the most claims.
Peloton Recall
In the latest Peloton recall, two million bikes are now subject to fall and injury hazards.
Things that Go Bump in the Night: How Dangerous are Bunk Beds?
Given recent massive bunk bed recalls and a lawsuit making news across the country over a near-fatal fall at a little league tournament, one might ask…just how dangerous are bunk beds?
100,000+ Bunk Beds Recalled Due to Faulty Supporting Slats
A manufacturer has recalled some 121,000 bunk beds due to slats that can break, resulting in fall and impact injuries.