Many people in New York suffer from hepatitis C, and an early diagnosis of the disease may lead to a better patient outcome. In developing countries where medical resources are scarce, diagnosis of hepatitis C can be difficult. A rapid diagnostic test for the disease that was developed in November 2016 may make diagnosis easier, even in places where there is no electricity.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 4.7 million dog bite incidents each year in the United States. Of these, 800,000 people will seek medical attention for their injuries – 50% are children – and 386,000 people will require emergency medical treatment. It should be noted that in the majority of cases, dog bite incidents across the country are never reported to the local authorities. Common Questions about Dog Bites Many people have a lot of questions regarding dog bites and dog bite claims. Here is a look at some of the most common questions with clear answers for
According to statistics, approximately 1 to 2 million people aged 65 or older in the United States have been exploited, injured, or mistreated by a caregiver. According to research, roughly 1 of every 14 incidents involving elder abuse in domestic settings is actually reported to local or state authorities.
A large number of truck accidents occur every year in the United States, causing hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. According to the US Department of Transportation, approximately 500,000 trucking accidents take place in the United States. Of these, fatalities are caused by about 5,000 accidents. As a matter of fact, 1 out of every 8 traffic fatalities involves collision with a truck. Additionally, it is reported that 68% of all fatal truck accidents occurred in rural areas and not in cities. Common Questions Regarding Truck Accidents Here is a look at some of the most common questions about accidents involving commercial trucks: Q1:
According to statistics, 15 cruise ships sank between 2010 and 2013. In the period 2005 to 2013, a total of 79 cruise ship collisions were reported. During this same period, 101 fires in cruise ships were reported. Most of the statistical data that involves cruise incidents and passenger ship accidents is based on official reports that the United States Coast Guard publishes online. Other sources are local police reports and online news media. Commonly Asked Questions about Cruise Ship Lawsuits Many people have questions about suing cruise ships, and often do not get the answers they need. Here are a few of the most common
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.
New York patients may be dismayed to learn that approximately 31 percent of all pancreatic cancer patients are initially misdiagnosed, according to a study published in 2015. The study was led by a University of Utah surgery resident.
In 2016, pancreatic cancer became the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, going up one spot from its number four position and surpassing breast cancer. This cancer is reported to be the 11th most commonly diagnosed cancer among men and 9th in the women population.
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.
