Understanding Erb’s Palsy
When your pregnant, you can’t wait to hold your perfect infant for the first time. But childbirth can be a stressful process and sometimes during delivery things don’t go as planned. As a result of …
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Construction Worker Deaths and Injuries on the Rise in NYC
Construction worker is the deadliest job in New York City. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), construction has more work-related deaths than any other occupation in New York City. According to city data…
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Car Accidents and PTSD
A car accident is a traumatic experience and can have lasting effects. In addition to the physical injuries you may experience in an accident, sometimes there is psychological trauma that results from a car accident. …
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Car Accidents in Work Zones
Highways and high traffic areas are constantly under construction in New York City. As a result of the additional hazards present in work zones, accidents and collisions are more frequent. Improperly placed signage, signals, and …
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CDC Says More Than Half of Pregnancy-related Deaths are Preventable
According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States are preventable. The report notes that every year, 700 women die …
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a time to spread awareness of this horrible disease that takes the lives of thousands of women every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control …
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Defective E-cigarettes
E-cigarettes, also known as vape pens, e-cigs, electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), and digital cigarettes, have become a popular alternative to smoking for some people. Users of e-cigarettes are able to consume nicotine without some …
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Common Injuries in Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents are a common occurrence in New York City. In 2017 alone, citywide, there were 4,805 bicyclists injured in an accident. Bicyclists don’t have the same protection and safety features that a driver or …
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Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis
Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths by far. About 13% of all new cancers are lung cancer. Lung cancer has a very serious prognosis, …
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Is More Tech the Answer to Distracted Driving?
Every year more than 3,000 people are killed by distracted driving. Distracted driving has become an epidemic with technology such as cell phones and in-vehicle infotainment systems as major factors. Adding more technology into the …
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