While health insurance rates have more than doubled over the last six years, the 3 biggest health insurers in the state of Washington are sitting on a budget surplus...
Read moreThe Sports Legacy Institute (SLI) has just released Hit Counts, a report that advocates taking unprecedented steps to protect young athletes from concussions and traumatic brain injuries. The report...
Read moreIncreasingly, doctors are being tempted to add in-office or non-surgical cosmetic procedures to their practice – regardless of their specialty – a phenomenon known as “practice drift”. Surprised that...
Read moreThe rest periods before professional truck drivers can start a new workweek, known as restarts, are under review by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). A new rule,...
Read moreAs severe weather heads in to the Northwest, be safe and be practical about the conditions. Monitor the weather forecast on local TV or radio stations, or see the...
Read moreTraumatic brain injuries affected more than 155,000 men and women in uniform in just the past decade. Brain trauma can be very hard to diagnose, since the victim may...
Read moreAs the temperature drops and the rainy season begins in earnest, the normally bike-friendly Northwest becomes a more dangerous place for cyclists. Wet leaves, black ice, and frequent rain...
Read moreValproate is a a chemical compound used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy. A presentation recently delivered at the annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society advised...
Read moreWe are coming in to the most chaotic season of the year – which makes it one of the most dangerous times to travel. Here’s a quick checklist to...
Read moreFollowing a rash of deadly accidents caused by drivers distracted by texting and other cellphone use (like the August 2010 multi-truck and car pileup in Missouri that killed two...
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