With Nation Covered in Snow, Sled Safety No Laughing Matter
As of last week, all but one U.S. state had snow on the ground. For kids, an unusually snowy winter means an extended and more prolific sledding season. Sledding...
Read morePotentially Tragic Prescription Mix-Up Exposes Pharmacy Fallibility
A pregnant woman in Colorado was mistakenly given methotrexate when she went to fill a prescription for antibiotics. Commonly used to treat cancer, the drug is also used to...
Read moreFootball Safety Concerns Rise: Studies Link Head Injuries with Traumatic Brain Disorder
While the popularity of football has never been higher in the U.S., major concerns are being raised about the safety of the game from the highest professional level to...
Read moreSerious Dog Bite Injuries on the Rise
The number of hospitalizations due to dog bites has nearly doubled in the last ten years, according to a recent report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. ...
Read moreThe Real Story Behind the Infamous McDonald’s Products Liability Case
In 1992 Stella Liebeck spilled scorching hot McDonald’s coffee on her lap while pulling out of a drive-thru in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She suffered severe burns and sued the...
Read moreIs Bottled Water Safe to Drink?
Many people assume that bottled water is safer than tap water, but according to the Environmental Working Group, that's not the case. According to a recently published bottled water...
Read moreCardiac Arrhythmia Represents Dangerous Side Effect of Anzemet – Anti-Nausea Drug for Chemotherapy Patients
Late last year, the FDA issued a warning against the use of the injectable form of dolasetron mesylate (Anzemet) to prevent nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy...
Read moreProtecting Children Against Drowning in Pools
We're still in the midst of a tough winter, but it's not too early to begin thinking about pool safety as warmer weather begins to draw near. This video...
Read moreOregon Customers Taking Advantage of New Insurance Re-rate Law
Insurance companies often use a customer’s credit score to price an auto or home policy. Oregon law allows for customers to request a yearly re-price if they feel their...
Read moreBottle Rockets Cause Wide Range of Eye Injuries to Children
Recent research reported in the Archives of Ophthalmology, investigated the range of eye injuries caused to children aged 18 or younger by bottle rockets. The study found significant eye...
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