There is an assumption that medications approved for administration under certain circumstances are generally safe for patients. Physicians can also prescribe them off-label to people in other scenarios. For example, certain diabetes medications get prescribed...
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3 common kinds of distracted driving
Distracted driving is one of the biggest causes of auto accidents. There are three types of distracted driving: manual, visual and cognitive. In other words, distracted driving happens when a driver looks away from the road or takes their hands off the wheel or thinks...
Knee replacement surgery has a high failure rate
About 650,000 people undergo knee replacement surgery each year, but not all of these operations are successful. Knee replacements sometimes fail because patients are told to avoid strenuous exercise, which can lead to a weakening of the muscles that support and...
One of the most popular gifts this year has a history of recalls
Every year, certain gifts are more popular and harder to obtain than others. For multiple years in a row, small, electric transportation devices have been among the most popular gift requests. Teenagers and adults alike are often eager to cruise around on e-bikes,...
Why operating a car requires you to focus on one thing
Are you one of those people who find it really hard to do just one thing at a time, the sort of person who was forever told off as a child for fidgeting? Or perhaps you intentionally set out to do multiple things at once, believing you can get more done that way. In...
Speed contributes to almost 30% of deadly car crashes
Speed is a frequent and significant contributor to fatal car crashes. The allure of high speeds comes with a devastating price, as the consequences of speed-related accidents often extend beyond the immediate collision. From impaired reaction times to the increased...
What can cause cardiac arrest in pregnant mothers?
Many complications during pregnancy and labor can endanger the mother's and the baby's lives. Various factors can cause severe consequences, such as congenital disabilities, injuries and even death. A fatal issue that can happen among pregnant mothers is maternal...
Why a car full of teens is likely to result in a fatal accident
Getting a driver's license is symbolic for teens. They get the benefit of increased independence – and this freedom from parental authority can give a boost to their social status. However, sharing their vehicle with peer passengers increases the risk of fatal...
The life-altering danger of fatigued truck driving
West Virginia highways are prone to heavy truck traffic as vehicles carry goods across the country. Semitruck drivers are skilled professionals with specialized training to keep their vehicles safe. However, truck driver fatigue can undo that education, making the...
How can defective defibrillators harm patients?
Medical devices are meant to diagnose, prevent or treat diseases. But the substandard kind can cause fatal outcomes. Whether external or implanted, defibrillators electrically charge the heart to restore its normal rhythm. They jolt the heart into beating again in the...