For some unfortunate pregnant mothers-to-be, the pregnancy and birth are not the Hallmark-worthy, wonderful experiences they had hoped for. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that annually, almost 700 mothers in the United...
It’s common knowledge that young drivers can be dangerous due to their lack of experience. Less known is that those too young to drive also increase the risk of a crash just by being in the car as passengers. A 2019 study from Finland found drivers who are the only...
There are a lot of people who can’t stand the sight of needles – but they’re usually not dangerous. However, there can be complications when a professional uses a needle incorrectly. Many doctors will schedule their patients for blood draws to get a better analysis of...
Many of the roads across Nevada are large highways that are fairly straight. This is not the only type of road though. There are also valleys and rural areas which can have some narrow and windy turns. When the angle of a turn is severe enough, it may be impossible to...
Hospitals are supposed to be clean and sterile places. Otherwise, they may carry a huge risk to vulnerable patients. It can lead to hospital-acquired infections, which is not good news for someone who is already unwell. These infections have been rising in the past...
You can sustain serious injuries as the result of a motorcycle accident. Motorcycle riders are virtually totally unprotected, unlike the driver and passengers inside a vehicle. An injury from a motorcycle crash that you probably think of first would be to the head,...
Surgery is one of those medical procedures with little room for error. Even the slightest of mistakes can put a patient’s life at risk. When medical negligence leads to errors in the operating room, you ought to hold the healthcare provider responsible for the...
Facilities like the sidewalk, crosswalks and traffic signs are meant to keep all road users, including pedestrians, safe. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are quite common. In fact, auto-pedestrian accidents claim over 300 lives in Nevada each year. But exactly how...
When you contract a disease or suffer an injury, it is natural to visit the doctor’s office for help. In doing so, you trust that they will do everything professionally possible to help you recover and get back on your feet. However, despite the advances in...
The summer sees an increase in many things. The daylight hours are longer than they are in the winter. Students have more time off from school than they do during the school year. People take more trips and vacations. But not everything is positive. There's also a...
