Facts about Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. It is an infection that can be fatal if not properly treated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after researchers analyzed cases in New York City and 20 other jurisdictions, the bacterium linked to Legionnaires’ disease was found in a number of health care facilities. In fact, of the jurisdictions they studied, they found 16 of them had some cases that came directly from hospitals.
Higher risk of rare complication with some diabetes drugs
New York residents who have type 2 diabetes may be interested in a study that found that a new class of drugs, SGLT2 inhibitors, could raise the risk of a complication known as ketoacidosis. However, although the condition can be deadly, it is also rare, and experts say this should not deter people from taking the class of drugs. Researchers said only about 1 in 1,000 people using SGLT2 inhibitors would develop the condition.
New York City Council Passes Construction Safety Bill
Construction worker deaths have been on the rise in New York City, with more building projects leading to more fatal injuries. When a construction worker is killed or hurt on-the-job, New York construction accident lawyers should be consulted to provide help. Benefits may be available for work-injuries and wrongful death on-the-job, regardless of whether negligence […]
Man on bike killed after colliding with charter bus
If you are a cyclist in New York City, chances are good that you may have heard about the Citi Bike ride-sharing program that has been in effect for the past four years.
Reducing Car Accident Risks When Driving With Young Children
Distracted driving has become a common cause of collisions, and New York City motor vehicle accident attorneys represent many victims who are hurt by drivers who are on their phone or using other devices. When a driver breaks laws prohibiting distracted driving or otherwise behaves in an unsafe way behind the wheel, that motorist can […]
Distracted Driving Comes With a Hangover Effect
New York City catastrophic injury lawyers have helped many victims and their families in recent years after those victims were hurt in distracted driving collisions. Distracted driving has become more common and far more deadly in recent years as an ever-increasing number of motorists use electronic devices while operating their vehicles. Unfortunately, new evidence continues […]
Mistakes with drug-thinning drugs prevalent in nursing homes
Blood-thinning drugs like Coumadin and Warfarin save lives by reducing the risk of strokes when people could get blood clots. Anticoagulant drugs, however, need to be administered with care, and when dosages are wrong or the drugs react with other medications or even food, people could die of internal bleeding. Some patients in nursing homes in New York and around the country have been the victim of the poorly-monitored use of blood thinners.
Facts regarding a collapsed lung
New York residents may be familiar with a condition called pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung. This condition happens when air, which usually circulates inside the lungs, leaks and becomes trapped in the pleural space around the lungs. As this air builds up, it puts pressure on the lungs and causes them to collapse. Typically, however, it only causes a part of the lung to collapse.
What is the best treatment for a bone fracture?
A bone fracture can be the result of many types of accidents, such as a slip-and-fall or a motor vehicle crash.
Suffering from IBD
Many New York residents who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease identify pain and fatigue as their most difficult symptoms. This is according to a survey of more than 4,000 respondents that was conducted by Health Union in early 2017.