It is well-known among caregivers and medical professionals that accidental falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death in elderly people in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Despite this knowledge, these groups have long been unable to determine exactly how and why slip and fall accidents take place. Now, however, an innovative …
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Pittsburgh accident victim advocates for bicycle safety
About six months ago, a man relocated to Pittsburgh to work for Bike PGH, a local bicycle advocacy organization that promotes bicycle safety and bike-friendly initiatives throughout the city. Not long after moving to town, however, the man was involved in an incident that left him even more aware of the need for bicycle safety …
Salmonella recall expands to include whole peanuts
Many of our Pittsburgh readers have likely been following the recent news about the peanut butter recall that, at first, primarily included products sold at Trader Joe’s grocery stores. Reports indicate that nearly three dozen people have been diagnosed with salmonella in connection with the recalled Trader Joe’s peanut butter, and it is likely that …
Study Links Nurse Burnout and Poor Patient Care
Hospitals in Pennsylvania and around the country have faced significant funding crises in recent years – crises that often result in fewer nurses on staff. Although everyone agrees that reductions in staff lead to more medical errors and poor patient care, a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that burnout plays a more …
Highway Fatality Numbers Increase for the First Quarter of 2012
In recent years, fatal car accidents have become a relative rarity. As car manufacturers improve upon earlier designs and civil engineers work to improve highways, driving becomes an ever safer activity. Indeed, according to United States Department of Transportation statistics, the number of traffic fatalities in the U.S. peaked in 1972 with 54,589. According to …
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