Your health care provider can only prescribe the appropriate treatment once they accurately diagnose your medical condition. They must order or perform the necessary medical tests to obtain the correct diagnosis. Failure to conduct a thorough medical examination can...
Electricity powers many of the appliances and devices that make modern life possible. However, these devices can still be large fire risks. BISSELL has issued a recall for about 142,000 hand and floor vacuum cleaners over defective lithium-ion batteries. The...
The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch projecting from the colon on the lower right side of the abdomen. Appendicitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. This inflammation is typically acute and can cause severe pain. The exact...
A mother and the baby can be fragile during and after the pregnancy. Adequate examinations and attentive care can help improve the chances of a safe delivery. However, some medical issues can happen unexpectedly, no matter how prepared the mother and medical team are....
Furniture such as dressers and chests tend to be large because they need to be able to store as much clothing or items as possible for their owners. But that large size also makes them very heavy and dangerous for any children who manage to topple them over. Anchor...
No matter how careful we are or how safe we feel in a place, we cannot dismiss the chances of us falling victim to premise hazards. Unfortunately, there are situations beyond our control that could result in severe injuries and in worst cases, death. Many of these are...
Childbirth is a momentous and often joyous occasion. It can also be fraught with potential complications that may lead to injuries for both the mother and the infant. Proper monitoring during labor and delivery can sometimes prevent these issues. Understanding these...
Before administering treatment or medication, it is critical for doctors to account for patient allergies. While situations vary, failure to do so can lead to acute injuries or life-threatening emergencies. Allergies occur when the body’s immune system reacts to...
Defective airbag inflators produced by Takata caused a wave of automobile recalls years ago. The inflators were prone to violently exploding on deployment. The explosions were so strong that they were enough to hurl shrapnel and metal parts into drivers and...
When tragedy strikes, the resulting circumstances often lead families to seek justice for their lost loved ones. Such was the case for the families of victims Daniel Humphrey and Sonia Tenorio, whose lives were tragically cut short in a double murder in Albuquerque....