Medical device maker Stryker Orthopaedics has initiated a recall of two hip implants over concerns that the devices may be prone to “fretting and/or corrosion at or about the modular-neck junction,” which can result in
Chances are that at some point you’ve driven on too little sleep or too late into the night, putting yourself at risk for driving while drowsy. Although you may have realized this wasn’t the best situation, you probably had no idea just how dangerous it was. According to a recent AAA study, drowsy
A new study published last month in The Lancet Neurology supports previous research linking the use of the anticonvulsant drug Depakote in pregnancy to cognitive developmental delays among children exposed to the medication in utero.
A new study appears to support previous research indicating that women who use the anticonvulsant drug Depakote while pregnant may have an increased risk of giving birth to children with autism or other developmental delays.
Researchers involved in a study published last month in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery have indicated that they have found a causal link between the osteoporosis drug Fosamax and nonhealing femur fractures. The
Summer is a favorite season for many, and for good reason. From the beautiful weather to the abundance of outdoor activities, picnics, and everything in-between, it is easy to see why we count down the
It is common knowledge that the construction industry is one of the most dangerous. Whether working a commercial or residential job, the risks of injury are extremely high. This is one of the main reasons
This should come as no surprise, but some of the most serious injuries and fatalities of any industry occur in construction, particularly roofing. Falls from roofs often result in life-threatening injuries or even death, as
A new report issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicates that 137 children under the age of 15 drowned in a swimming pool or spa this past summer, from Memorial Day to
Swimming Pool Injuries According to the Centers for Disease Control, between 2005 and 2014, there were 3,536 annual non-boating related drownings in the United States — roughly ten deaths per day. Unfortunately, one out of
