Iowa readers may be interested to learn that the family of two people killed in the Missouri duck boat accident in July has filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against the boat's owners. The accident claimed the lives of 17 passengers, including nine members...
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Month: July 2018
Study links frequent doctor burnout with malpractice
According to a study recently published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, more than half of all doctors in Iowa and across the U.S. suffer from burnout. This is a condition that many workers in high-stress environments develop, and it is characterized by physical fatigue,...
Car crash deaths top 40,000 for second year in a row
Iowa motorists may be interested to learn that data from the National Safety Council shows that there has been a nationwide increase in car crash fatalities over the past few years. Its preliminary estimate for 2017 is that 40,100 people died in motor vehicle...
If your child has cerebral palsy, learn to be flexible
A pregnant woman looks forward to bringing home a perfect bundle of joy after her delivery. While this is what happens in most cases, it certainly isn't always the reality. A woman might learn that her baby suffered from hypoxia before or during labor and delivery....
Manufacturers may soon turn to automated motorcycles
Semi-autonomous cars have been a rising trend throughout Iowa and the rest of America for some time now. Multiple manufacturers are now aiming to apply that same safety technology to different types of vehicles. Until recently, there has been little in the way of...
Impacts of spinal cord injuries can be devastating
Many people go through life without thinking about how things might change if they suffer a catastrophic injury. These individuals often face a difficult journey after such an injury. This can be a challenge that takes trial and error to determine what works best....
Distracted driving increasingly becoming a problem
For many Iowa drivers, being able to listen to music, use navigation systems and make phone calls or texts while they are on the road can make driving more bearable. However, built-in infotainment systems and smartphone use can also make driving far more dangerous. In...