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On August 10, 2012 the New York Times published an article on the outbreak of hepatitis C in hospitals. The article, titled "Report Looks at Hospital in Outbreak of Hepatitis," goes into detail on a former hospital technician, David Kwiatkowski,...
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After a nationwide lull, construction projects are once again beginning to pick up. This is true not only in the state of Pennsylvania, but throughout the nation as well. With the increase in the number of construction sites comes an...
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In recent years, the many dangers associated with distracted driving practices have gained national attention. As a result, laws have been enacted in many states that ban activities like texting-while-driving. In an effort to cut down on a rising number...
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For most Pennsylvania parents the day a child is born is one of the most memorable of their lives. After nine long months of pregnancy, the anticipation of getting to meet one's child makes the whole thing worthwhile. For parents...
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Certain diseases and disorders tend to affect individuals of a certain age. This is not, however the case with most cancers. Historically, however, most individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer are over the age of 50. Reports from the American Cancer...
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The Insurance Information Institute still places dog bites ahead of all other homeowner's insurance claims, besides fire losses. In 2011 the average (yes, average) settlement cost for dog bite claims was over $29,000. Accounting for more than one-third of all...
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Those with three-liter, V6 Ford Escapes from model years 2001 through 2004 will soon receive recall notices from the manufacturer. Even some 11,500 owners of 2013 Escapes with 1.6-liter EcoBoost engines will face recalls because of potential fuel line fire...
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Often when one hears about a rear end accident it occurs at a stop sign or stop light. While these are the most common scenarios under which these types of accidents occur, they can of course happen while both vehicles...
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Police officers throughout the nation are charged with protecting the safety of individuals in their community. The city of Pittsburgh is not an exception. There are times in which providing this protection actually leads to a law enforcement officer being...
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The trucking industry is highly regulated by both state and federal governments. These regulations are far reaching and pertain not only to the truck but the driver as well. The idea behind many of the regulations is to make the...
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There are many different reasons a person might end up filing a wrongful death lawsuit. One of those possibilities is a failure or delay in a diagnosis. There are a variety of scenarios that could contribute to a medical professional...
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Most of us can relate to at some point to having a job where we felt stressed out and overworked. Researchers have examined the impact of sustained stress on individuals, finding that many start to eventually shut down in response...
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