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- Shards of plastic in yogurt send woman to hospital
Feb 20, 2013
Over the last couple of years the popularity surrounding Greek yogurt has grown. Touted as being full of protein many are exclusively opting for this style of yogurt which is sold under many different names including Chobani Greek Yogurt. Recently a woman eating a container of Chobani Greek Yogurt encountered something she did not expect. Rather than the yogurt or a piece of fruit, she found several pieces of plastic. The pieces were discovered when...Read More - Drunk driving believed to have played role in Route 28 crash
Feb 20, 2013
When an individual gets into a car either as a driver or passenger, it is expected that they will follow the rules of the road. At the same time, they place a certain amount of trust in those with whom they are sharing the road that they too will drive safely. Of all of the factors that contribute to car accidents in the Pittsburgh area each day, perhaps the most upsetting cause is drunk driving...Read More - Head-on crash kills man in Butler County
Feb 20, 2013
As much as residents of Western Pennsylvania likely don't want to think about it, each and every time someone decides to get into a motor vehicle, either as the driver or a passenger, there is the possibility that the car will be involved in a collision with either an object or another vehicle. Depending on a variety of factors, including the speed at which both vehicles are travelling, it is possible that the outcome of...Read More - Children crushed by falling dressers leads to recalls
Feb 15, 2013
As parents throughout the state of Pennsylvania are likely aware, toddler aged children can get into a lot of trouble in a matter of only seconds. That trouble can take the form of many different activities, including falls, cuts and burns. It also can lead to things falling on a child. While in some cases falling objects can result in only minor bumps, other times the end result can be much worse and even lead...Read More - Singer LeAnne Rimes files medical malpractice lawsuit
Feb 15, 2013
When discussing physical attributes first noted upon meeting someone, an individual's smile often tops the list. Not only are teeth necessary and functional, but their size, color and shape also impact an individual's image and overall look. For individuals in the spotlight, their physical appearance is often subject to constant public scrutiny. Famed country singer, LeAnne Rimes recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against her dentist. The singer sought treatment from the dentist in question...Read More - Man pinned in machine dies in Western Pennsylvania
Feb 15, 2013
Most would agree that even one work related death is one too many. Unfortunately they do regularly occur in Western Pennsylvania and beyond. Recently a man who was working at a wood products shop in Pinecreek Township was involved in a work accident that led to his death. The incident occurred as the man was using a machine designed to take bark off of pieces of raw lumber. Something happened as he was doing this...Read More - Collision with truck on I-79 results in death
Feb 15, 2013
Tractor-trailers are on Pennsylvania roads year round. Our dependence on them means that most drivers encounter multiple trucks each day. Sadly, one woman who encountered a tractor-trailer on Interstate 79 did not survive. The incident occurred earlier this week late in the afternoon. Authorities indicate that the 20-year-old was a passenger in a car that was struck by the truck. Prior to the impact the car hit a guardrail after the driver lost control of...Read More - Copy and Paste in EHRs cause medical confusion
Feb 13, 2013
Many have used the copy and paste function on a computer in order to save time and make their task easier. With the fast pace that occurs in Pennsylvania hospitals, as well as the increased use of Electronic Health Records, many medical charts are being updated by using the copy and paste method. Too often it turns out that copied information is no longer relevant in a patient's case, and this can easily result in...Read More - 6-year-old crashes car on her way to see Dad
Feb 13, 2013
When a Pittsburgh girl wanted to see her Dad she decided to take matters into her own hands. She helped herself to her mother's keys intending to drive across town for a visit. She didn't quite make it to her dad's however. Instead, her ride came to an abrupt end when she crashed into two parked cars and then a utility pole. Fortunately, no one seems to have been injured, but that isn't the case...Read More - Motorcyclist killed in Pittsburgh area collision
Feb 13, 2013
This time of year most would expect to hear about an accident involving a snow plow before a motorcycle. While not nearly as common in the middle of February, crashes involving the two wheeled vehicle do occur in the Pittsburgh area, year round. This past weekend, a man riding his motorcycle died after being involved in a collision with another vehicle. The 30-year-old was reportedly struck by a minivan as it turned onto the road...Read More