According to a report published in the journal, Pediatrics, the leading cause of death in children is preventable injuries. Unintentional accidents cause more than 12,000
The summer months bring many dangerous accidents, especially for children. This is a time for BBQ grills and fireworks, so there are many hazards that
In the United States, medical negligence is the third leading cause of death. In 2014, there were about 8,900 medical malpractice claims against MDs and DOs. According to the Diederich Healthcare 2014 Medical Malpractice Payout Analysis, the total payout amount was $3,891,743,050.
New York residents may know that former standout NFL linebacker Junior Seau’s suicide has been linked to the degenerative and progressive brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The Hall of Famer suffered bouts of severe depression before taking his own life in 2012, and the San Diego Chargers team doctor who prescribed him the sleeping aid zolpidem, which is sold under the trade name Ambien, has been accused of gross negligence by the Medical Board of California.
In the United States, hysterectomies rank number two among the most commonly performed gynecological procedures. More than 500,000 procedures are performed each year.
