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 …
Details
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 …
Details
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 …
Details
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 …
Details
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, …
Details
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 …
Details
The non-profit Leapfrog Group recently released its biannual Hospital Safety Grades for Spring 2019, and while there were slight improvements over the Fall 2018 grades, many New York City hospitals continue to perform poorly. The …
Details
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens aged 16-19. Approximately six teens die in an accident every day and teens are …
Details
As doctor’s offices and hospitals move to being paperless, electronic health records are quickly becoming the norm. Electronic health records are a digital version of a patient’s medical history and chart. They should contain detailed …
Details
A timely diagnosis of a medical condition can be the first step on the road to recovery. A misdiagnosis, however, can lead to complications, setbacks, and even death. This is especially true in the case …
Details