Urine tests may misdiagnose dehydration in elderly individuals
For many New York residents, dehydration can cause a number of symptoms that can range from dizziness to an increased risk for heat stroke. For elderly patients, however, dehydration can become more likely due to reduced thirst sensations, lack of hunger and medications. While there are signs and tests, such as urine tests, to determine if a person is dehydrated, they may not be as accurate in older individuals.
Nearly 3,000 Amputations Occurred in Work Accidents in 2015
According to CNN, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a report on injuries and fatalities in the workplace. The report revealed there were 10,338 severe injuries resulting from workplace conditions over the course of 2015. Among the injuries that were sustained by workers included nearly 3,000 amputations, as well as cases in which workers […]
Study finds problems with teledermatology
New York residents who are unable to travel to the doctor sometimes use telemedicine to diagnose and treat medical conditions remotely. One area of telemedicine that is becoming popular is teledermatology. Several teledermatology websites allow patients to send photographs to be used for diagnosis and treatment of various conditions.
New Bill Focuses on Improving Pedestrian Safety
In August of 2014, the Right of Way Law took effect in New York City. This law made it a misdemeanor if a driver hit a pedestrian or a bicycle rider who had the right-of-way. The aim was to provide more protection to pedestrians by criminalizing a failure to yield on the part of drivers. […]
City Being Sued for Recent Crane Collapse
According to NBC New York, a 15-story construction crane was being lowered in a snow squall this winter. Unfortunately, the 565-foot boom fell, struck several buildings, hit several parked cars, killed one person, and severely injured two others. One of the victims who sustained injury experienced a fracture of the spine, traumatic brain injury, a […]
Personal Injury Cases: Determining the Value of Your Injuries
When you suffer an injury anywhere throughout the greater New York metropolitan area, you may wish to pursue a case for compensation provided you can prove someone was to blame for your injuries. Cases can settle or can be pursued in court, but to determine whether or not you should accept a settlement you need […]
Safety Tips for Highway Work Zones
According to the Federal Highway Administration, there were 87,606 work zone crashes in 2010, accounting for 1.6% of all roadway crashes. That year, 0.6% crashes in work zones were fatal, 30% led to injuries while 69% were crashes involving property damage only. From the data give to us by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 105 […]
Safety Tips to Prevent Summer Sports Injuries
According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), every year, nearly 2 million people suffer injuries caused by sports activities and seek treatment in hospital emergency departments across the United States. The cost of these treatments can range from $2,294 for a sprain to $7,666 for a fractured arm. According to the American […]
Medical Assistant Practice Liability
In 2014, the total amount in medical malpractice payouts in the United States was $3,891,743,050. 40% of these payouts were in outpatient incidents while 46% were for inpatient cases. The total payment percentage by gender was 53% ($2,076,790,450) for female patients and 45% ($1,752,854,350) for male patients.
Symptoms and Dangers of Concussions and Brain Injuries
According to the CDC, traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is one of the major causes of death in the United States, contributing to approximately 30% of all deaths caused by injury. 138 people in the country die every day from injuries including TBI. In 2010, TBI resulted in about 25 million emergency department visits, hospitalizations, […]