ER Boarding Puts Hospital Patients in Danger
“All good things come to those who wait.” Except for those in hospital ERs.
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Recall Roll Call: March, 2023
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
What is going on with airline safety?
From cutbacks in training to close calls in the air, the demand for increased travel may be putting a strain on the system.
Brain Injury Awareness Month
One in every 60 Americans is living with a permanent brain injury. We share some interesting facts in honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month.
U.S. Mail Trucks Violate Safety Rules
Mail fail: in trying to stay competitive, the U.S. Postal Service is hiring trucking companies to move mail—sometimes with deadly results.
Recall Roll Call: February, 2023
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
Breakthrough Therapies for Spinal Cord Injury
Is a breakthrough in spinal cord recovery on the horizon? Some researchers think so.
Report: Product Recalls Increase, But Injuries Don’t Decrease
There are more recalls than ever. So why hasn’t the injury and death rate from faulty products dropped?
New Study Shows High Rate of Harmful Events in US Hospitals
What is happening in hospitals that results in “adverse events” for 24% of patients?
Façade Collapse Injures Woman
A Philadelphia façade collapse has injured a woman at a building with multiple L&I violations.
Can you prevent Cerebral Palsy?
Several new studies claim that some simple interventions can protect preterm babies from CP.
Recall Roll Call: January, 2023
A quick recap of the major recent product recalls in the U.S.
Disturbing Trend in Truck Crashes
A new report shares the rising numbers and suspected causes of fatal truck crashes.
History of Safety Violations Preceded Allentown Trench Collapse
Did a lack of corrective action on the part of a construction company result in a recent accident? How can workers take action when they feel trapped in an unsafe workplace?
The ER’s Top Misdiagnosed Conditions
A reported 2.6 million patients are harmed in the ER each year by incorrect diagnoses. Here are the top 5 missed conditions.