Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common childhood disabilities that affects 3 out of every 1,000 live births in the US. Approximately 764,000 adults and children across the country currently have Cerebral Palsy. Roughly 500,000 children below 18 years currently have this condition.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Traffic Safety Facts, in 2014, there were 726 deaths in the United States caused by crashes involving bicycles and motor vehicles. This amounts to roughly 2 people every day each year. That same year, the estimated number of injuries sustained by bicyclists increased to 50,000, from 48,000 in 2013. Additionally, the National Safety Council reported that the total cost of bicyclist death and injury is more than $4 billion every year. Common Questions about Bicycle Accidents With so many bicycle accidents occurring every year, it is no surprise that people have a lot of questions about them
Each year, 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 infants born in the United States are born with a burn injury. This means that roughly 1 in every 9,714 individuals in the country are born with a birth injury. The 10 most common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, bone fractures, Erb’s Palsy (Brachial Plexus Palsy), perinatal asphyxia, caput succedaneum, cephalohematoma, intracranial hemorrhage, facial paralysis, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and spinal cord injuries.
Being provided with the incorrect dosage of medication can severely affect an individual’s health. New York residents may be interested to know that the electronic dosage technology used by many medical professionals could be causing health issues for some seniors.
People in New York who suffer from allergies to medications have limited options when they need treatment for illnesses. One of the most commonly diagnosed medication allergies comes from penicillin. However, it is estimated that millions of Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin may have been misdiagnosed.
According to the American Burn Association’s (ABA) National Burn Repository (NBR), there are roughly 486,000 burn injuries requiring medical treatment each year in the United States. There are about 3,275 deaths caused by fire or smoke inhalation. This total includes 2,745 residential fire fatalities, 310 car crash fire fatalities and 220 deaths caused by other sources. In addition, 40,000 hospitalizations that are related to burn injuries, including 30,000 at hospital burn centers. Common Questions about Fire and Burn Injuries Many people have questions when they suffer from fire or burn injuries. Here is a look at some of the most commonly asked questions regarding burns
Hysterectomy ranks second among the most frequently performed surgical procedures, after caesarian sections, in the United States.
As per a report issued by the CDC, an average of 3,536 non-boating related fatal unintentional drownings occurred each year between the years 2005 and 2014 in the United States. This accounts for roughly about 10 deaths a day. About 1 in every 5 persons who die from drowning are under 14 and younger. For every child who dies as a result of drowning, another 5 receive medical care in emergency departments for non-fatal drowning emergencies. Common Types of Swimming Pool Injuries Swimming pool accidents can come in many different forms, including broken limbs, head trauma, separated shoulders, and pool drowning. Some of the most
As per a report issued by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 2.9 million non-fatal workplace injuries occurred in 2015 – a rate of 3.0 cases per 100 full-time workers. More than 50% of the 2.9 million or so cases involving private industry injuries and illnesses were related to days away from work, restriction or job transfer (DART: days away from work, restriction, or job transfer cases). These cases took place at a rate of 1.6 cases for every 100 full-time workers. Common Questions about Workplace Injuries There are a number of questions that people ask quite often about injuries in the workplace. Here
A new study by researchers of patient safety has revealed that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. It claims 251,000 lives each year, which is more than Alzheimer’s, respiratory disease, stroke, and accidents.
