If your college student is taking a car to college this fall for the first time, they need to be especially careful about driving on and around campus. Whether they’re at a large university like the University of Nevada, Las Vegas or a small college, they’ll encounter...
For many years, the goal for safety features in automobiles was just to reduce injuries -- or, in the same vein, to keep people alive in what would have been fatal accidents. The crashes themselves were going to happen. The goal was to make those crashes less deadly....
People who are going in for surgery often worry that they may wake up during the procedure. They have heard stories of this happening, and they know that it often means that the patient cannot move or speak, or the patient can move in a very limited fashion, such as...
Teens are often distracted drivers, but be careful not to assume that they’re the only age group contributing to this issue, or even the main one. The truth is that the people you expect to be the least distracted -- parents with their young children in the car -- may...
All medications can be hazardous -- but negative outcomes from bad drug interactions are entirely preventable. It is a doctor's responsibility to take a complete and thorough medical history to understand if you have any drug allergies or drug sensitivities. They...
Motorcycles are not like cars. They have a slim profile; they're not generally painted bright colors, they don't come with seat belts and otherwise offer riders very little protection from others. Thousands of motorcyclists lose their lives after being struck by a...
Nevada has seen an unwelcome surge in traffic fatalities this year. Overall, there have been 30% more fatalities thus far this year than there were during the same period in 2020. Depending on where you live in the state, the news could be even more dire. Nye County,...
In an emergency, people want answers. They want to know why they’re hurting or why someone they love is dealing with a life-threatening condition. When patients are in the emergency room, they and their family believe that they are in trouble and need medical...
As we head into the summer vacation season — typically a time when there are more motorists on the roads — it is prudent to remain proactive about your safety, whether you are a driver or a passenger in a motor vehicle. Remaining aware of the dangers you face on the...
When you or a member of your family is treated by a physician or admitted to a hospital, you certainly anticipate receiving a level of care that adheres to a recognized professional standard. Unfortunately, that is not always the case in Nevada and around the nation....
