You want to make the world as safe as possible for your kids even before they are born. Unfortunately, many hazards to pregnant mothers could affect an unborn fetus, including suffering severe injuries in a car accident. If you or a family member was in…
Just like drivers, motorcyclists must follow the rules of the road and have adequate training to operate their vehicles safely. If you make an insurance claim or file a lawsuit, the insurance company will investigate whether you did anything that could make you partially at…
Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing. After all, medical practitioners are oath-bound to protect their patients’ health. However, hospitals have responsibilities beyond healthcare. Like most commercial properties, hospitals have a legal obligation to ensure that their premises are safe for employees and the…
Children with cerebral palsy can face extraordinary challenges learning to master basic motor skills and physical movements. While scientists have spent years developing new techniques to teach children with cerebral palsy how to better control their bodies, a growing body of literature suggests that hippotherapy…
Nursing home staff members are essential workers. Without them, there would be no one to care for our loved ones in nursing homes. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic began, many nursing homes underpaid their employees and understaffed their nursing homes. Now, however, the situation is…
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare medical condition. Yet, it is the most common life-threatening surgical emergency in newborn babies. In fact, 70% of babies who develop necrotizing enterocolitis were born early, and NEC is the reason for 8% of all neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)…