Automotive technology has been getting better for decades. In many cases, this helps to keep people safe. For example, blindspot monitoring systems and backup cameras can help to prevent accidents that otherwise would have taken place. However, some researchers claim...
Month: July 2024
Hospital-acquired infections can significantly harm patients
A hospital-acquired infection (HAI) occurs when the patient is receiving care at the hospital for a different condition. HAIs are preventable when hospitals set proper safety protocols and enforce the requirements. A patient who suffers from a HAI can suffer from...
How a California traffic law can create danger on Nevada roads
Some Nevada drivers experience a little extra anxiety when they see a vehicle on the road with California license plates. They assume it belongs to someone visiting on vacation or business (especially here in the Las Vegas area) or one of the many Californians who has...
Doctors’ negative attitudes about weight can endanger patients
Doctors can have the same prejudices that other human beings have. What they can’t do – at least without potential consequences – is let those prejudices interfere with the care they provide to their patients. Unfortunately, that’s too often the case – even if the...