Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious, often debilitating injury that results from trauma to the head. It is a major cause of death or disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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A recent study found that pregnant women who continue to carry pregnancies after they reach full term are more likely to experience stillbirth or newborn death. The study analyzed data regarding over 15 million pregnancies …
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Women use birth control devices as a way of controlling their own reproductive health. Most devices have proven to be safe and effective. However, some birth control devices are dangerous for consumers and can cause …
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In July of 2019, Mayor Bill DiBlasio declared a transportation emergency in the city of New York. This declaration came after the deaths of 18 cyclists during the first half of 2019. At the current …
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Surgical errors, such as surgery that is performed on the wrong site, or even on the wrong person, are errors that should never happen in a medical facility. They are known as a “never event.” …
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While most car accidents are the result of a driver’s negligence, there are a surprising number of accidents that result from a vehicle defect. Although vehicle safety has improved considerably over the last several decades, …
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New York attracts millions of tourists and visitors every year. Many of these visitors stay in the hundreds of hotels the city has to offer. Hotels have a responsibility to keep their premises safe for …
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When you’ve been injured in a car accident due to someone’s negligence, it can be a stressful and confusing time. The last thing you want to think about is whether your damages will be covered …
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The use of social media has grown drastically in the last decade. Now social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat have become part of our daily lives. Millions of people share photos, …
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The decision to place your loved one in a nursing home can be difficult. After you’ve done your research and found a place that you feel is the right fit, you put the care and …
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