According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million people in the United States are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Although it is commonly known to affect people aged 65 and older, up to 5% of those diagnosed have early onset Alzheimer’s.
A recent study published by JAMA Internal Medicine sheds some light into how the gender of a doctor may play a role in the quality of health care for patients in New York and across the U.S. The information suggests that patients treated by female physicians have a greater chance of living after being discharged from a hospital. Additionally, the study revealed that patient deaths are higher when they are treated by male doctors.
Many people who are in need of medical care don’t notice the difference of care if their doctor is a man or a woman. As people age, the degree and frequency of care increases, and it becomes very important that the elderly patient receives the best care possible.
SEVEN PEOPLE INJURED IN CHAIN REACTION FALL BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (December 20, 2016) – Seven people were injured in a chain reaction after one person fell down a malfunctioning escalator, according to ABC News. Police are saying that the stationary escalator suddenly sped up rapidly throwing the first person into several others. Two people were reported to be in serious condition after the fall. Authorities are still trying to work out what caused the escalator to malfunction. The escalator has been taken out of service after the accident. Fire Department officials rushed to the scene of the accident in order to tend to those who
TWO PEOPLE SERIOUSLY INJURED BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (December 20, 2016) An escalator accident at the Target located at the Atlantic Terminal Mall injured 7 people two of whom were injured seriously. An eyewitness to the accident said that one of the victims was an elderly woman. The escalators have been taken out of service pending an investigation. The accident happened after several people were walking down an escalator that was still. As the customers were walking on the escalator, it began moving at a rapid pace and threw one person off balance. They then tumbled into several more people. Police are continuing to investigate what
According to a National Center for Health Statistics report, winter cold causes over twice the number of deaths in the United States compared to summer heat. It is estimated that about 2,000 people die each year as a result of weather-related accidents and injuries. The report revealed that 63% of these deaths were caused by exposure to hypothermia, excessive natural cold, or both. Winter comes with many dangerous hazards, making it extremely important to take safety measures. 4 Seasonal Injury Risks Winter brings icy highways, snowy sidewalks, and a number of other winter weather-related injury risks. Apart from keeping yourself safe, you should make sure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 31 million emergency department visits occur each year for unintentional injuries in the United States. There are 136,053 unintentional injury deaths, which accounts for 42.7 deaths for every 100,000 of the population. Unintentional injury ranks number 4 in the cause of deaths across the country. There are 31,959 unintentional fall deaths, which is 10 deaths per 100,000 of the population. Common Questions about Wrongful Death Many people have questions about wrongful death. Here is a look at some of the most common ones with their answers. Q1: What happens if a person dies before
Hysterectomy is the second most commonly performed surgery, after cesarean section, for women of reproductive age in the United States.
According to a study by John Hopkins Medicine researchers, medical errors should be number three on the list of causes of death in the United States.
A proposal regarding an increase in shift hours for new residents at hospitals in California and across the country is being pushed by a doctors’ training group. The change from 16 to 28 hours appear to be good in terms of preparing new residents for full time work. However, it could create dangerous situations for patients who need doctors to be alert during urgent times. There is prevailing evidence that has indicated that lengthy work shifts and exhaustion are primary factors of doctors’ errors as well as car accidents.
