Dental Mistakes

People in the United States may have access to the best dental care, but mistakes can happen every day in the dentist’s office. We don’t often think of dental mistakes as life-threatening, but they can be. The following are a few of the most common mistakes that occur in the dentist’s chair: Anesthesia is often…

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CarMax Vehicles and Safety Recalls

When you buy a used automobile from a dealer, you expect it to be free of auto defects. Three consumer advocacy groups are now up in arms over their claim that CarMax, the United States’ biggest used car dealer, has been selling vehicles with unrepaired defects that had been subject to safety recalls. According to…

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Errors in Genetic Testing  

Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. Establishing a high genetic risk for certain diseases gives patients time to take preventive measures to avoid prolonged suffering. There is a risk in defensive medicine that patients may receive treatment that they do not really need. This risk is magnified when…

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Daydream Driving

According to a new study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, daydream driving may be a new form of distracted driving that results in nearly 400,000 injuries and over 3,000 fatalities each year in the United States. The study was conducted by researchers at George Mason University in Virginia who wanted to measure how frequently…

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The Importance of Plastic Surgeon Certification

Plastic surgery is a growing field and an increasing number of practitioners are offering various cosmetic procedures. Because of the personal nature of plastic surgery and its desired outcomes, it is crucial to find the right professional to perform the procedure. Thorough research can help ensure that doctors have the proper certification for the necessary…

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Trenching Accidents in the Construction Industry

The construction industry is a dangerous business and carries a high risk of serious injury and fatality for construction workers. Trenching accidents took the lives of 20 construction workers in 2016 alone. What makes this number even more concerning is the fact that trenching accidents are almost always preventable. Safety training and enforcement of safety…

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Bounce-House Injuries

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that over 80,000 children were injured in inflatable amusement structures between 2008 and 2013 with 90 percent of the reported injuries directly related to bounce houses. The Journal of Pediatrics recently confirmed these safety concerns when they reported that one child was injured every 46 seconds in a…

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