Parents in New York who are concerned about the effects eating disorders can have on their children should know that authors of a study have determined new associations between eating disorders and immune system diseases. They believe that these links may be useful in diagnosing and treating the diseases.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 28 people die every day in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver – this means one death occurs every 51 minutes. The cost of alcohol-related crashes in the nation totals over $44 billion each year. In 2015, there were 10,265 fatalities caused by alcohol-impaired driving accidents, accounting for nearly 29% (one-third) of all traffic-related deaths in the US. The same year, approximately 1.1 million drivers were arrested for driving while they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This accounts for 1% of the 111 million episodes of alcohol-impaired driving that are self-reported
According to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2016, private industry employers reported roughly 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, occurring at a rate of 2.9 cases per 100 fulltime equivalent workers. Nearly one-third of occupational injuries and illnesses that are nonfatal were more serious in nature and resulted in days away from work. The same year, 892,270 occupational injuries and illnesses occurred in 2016, resulting in days away from work in the private industry – this is essentially the same number reported for 2015. Man Dies in Construction Accident in Alabama According to authorities, a man died after he
New York families who have elderly relatives living in nursing homes may be interested to learn that, according to a study, registered nurses are more equipped to identify medication order discrepancies than licensed practical nurses. These mistakes often occur when patients are being moved between hospitals and different nursing homes.
Car accidents are always dangerous, and victims can sustain serious or even fatal injuries when collisions occur. Victims of collisions often have the right to pursue a claim against those responsible for causing the accident to occur, and New York City motor vehicle accident attorneys can provide representation to victims who need assistance determining if they have a case and who need assistance determining who to hold accountable. While accident claims are often complicated, especially if injuries were serious or fatalities occurred, some of the accidents that are most likely to be dangerous and that are most likely to cause controversy regarding their cause are
Patients in New York and across the country often visit a doctor when they notice an unusual blemish or spot on their skin. Some skin imperfections are nothing more than sun spots or acne. However, others may indicate something requiring immediate attention. If initial signs of skin cancer or similar conditions are overlooked, a delay in treatment could have serious consequences for patients.
A New York City car accident law firm can provide representation in circumstances where you have been hurt in an auto accident. There are many different causes of motor vehicle collisions. One of the most common causes is distracted driving. Distracted driving has become such a major issue that Forbes indicates that Consumer Reports is now calling deaths due to distracted driving a public health epidemic. Deaths Due to Distracted Driving are a Public Health Crisis Consumer Reports conducted a survey of 622 licensed drivers, and 52 percent of the drivers surveyed admitted that they engage in distracted driving despite knowing that it is wrong
One of the most common preventable injuries in the workplace is slip, trip, and fall injuries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), businesses were given more than 6,000 citations in 2015 for failure to meet requirements in fall protection standards. The US Department of Labor reports that from 2013 to 2014, there was more than 9% increase in slip, trip and fall accidents and that the construction industry has the highest frequency of both non-fatal and fatal slip, trip, and fall accidents.
It’s a sad reality that not all pregnancies end at nine months with a healthy bundle of joy. For parents of babies born with birth complications, the normally celebratory event is often mitigated by worries and fears over the medical uncertainties that lie ahead for their newborns.
Reporting an injury at work is important to ensure you get the workers’ compensation benefits that you deserve and to ensure that the cause of the injury is properly investigated so further harm can be avoided among other employees. New York City workers’ compensation lawyers can provide assistance in reporting injuries and in taking steps to pursue a claim for benefits when you are hurt or are made sick as a result of your work duties. Unfortunately, there are many circumstances in which workers should report injuries but don’t do so. In fact, Claims Journal reported recently on the reluctance of workers in meat and
