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Medical complications that arise from surgical procedures are fairly common. Hospital staff members, including doctors and nurses, are typically able to diagnose and deal with common complications and ensure patients are comfortable. Unfortunately in some instances, doctors and nurses make...
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Individuals involved in rollover accidents often relay that they remember the events of the accident in slow motion. The moment with the driver lost control of the car or truck, the feeling of being propelling through the air and suspended...
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A Kansas woman has filed suit against a Pittburgh hospital where a former medical technician had worked. The former medical technician has been accused of stealing narcotics from that hospital and is also facing federal drug charges in New Hampshire....
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There is of course no doubt about the benefits hospitals provide to people when they are sick or injured. That said, there are many things that can go wrong at a hospital leading to a person becoming more seriously ill...
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More than 410,000 motorcycles are registered within the state of Ohio. This makes Ohio fifth out of 50 states for ridership. While traditionally a haven for motorcyclists, many riders around the state are questioning their safety after an increase in...
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Each day, police officers throughout the New Castle put their lives on the line to assist those in the Pittsburgh area. Because they often find themselves in dangerous situations while protecting others, at times they are hurt. A Pittsburgh police...
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The cords used on many different types of blinds used to cover windows have been known as a dangerous product where children are concerned for some time. The reason is the strangulation possibility presented by the cords that are used...
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The start of the school year ushers in many changes for those with school-aged children. An earlier bedtime needs to be established and a new daily route adapted to. It also means that there are changes to the roads as...
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In recent years, several hospitals and doctors have come under fire for allegations related to unnecessary medical procedures and ensuing medical mistakes. Whether the result of a doctor's mistake or an attempt at financial gain; patients' physical, mental and financial...
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Most would probably agree that workplace safety should be a top priority for employers throughout the Pittsburgh area. Despite this belief being held by so many, unsafe workplaces can be found all over, including in the state of Pennsylvania.In an...
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A Texas woman has contracted the Hantavirus at a Houston home that was being prepared for an episode of the popular TLC reality show "Hoarders: Buried Alive." The house is now quarantined after a woman assisting with cleaning the home...
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David Kwiatkowski, traveling medical technician, worked at UPMC Presbyterian from March to May 2008. He was caught by other employees stealing syringes containing Fentanyl and replacing the Fentanyl with saline in the dirty syringes. Three syringes containing Fentanyl were found...
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