There is not another experience quite like riding a motorcycle. Riding on the open road with the wind at your back elicits a feeling that you simply cannot replicate doing anything else. That said, riding a bike is also an extremely dangerous activity. One false move...
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Year: 2019
Watch out for deer
Iowa is one of the best places in the country for wildlife habitat. This includes woodland animals like deer. While deer can be cute, they pose a significant safety risk to drivers and their vehicles. Only three states saw more deer-related accidents in 2017 than...
Three simple ways to help a loved one cope with a brain injury
Because the brain is such a complex organ, every traumatic brain injury (TBI) is unique. The long-term effects of a TBI can vary based on the part of the brain that was injured, the severity of the injury, the type of injury, how quickly medical treatment was...
Dangers of drunk driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accidents caused by drunk driving kill more than 10,000 people in the United States every year. Iowa residents might like to know more about the problems caused by drunk driving. Intoxicated drivers...
Drowsy driving, a growing epidemic
Many Iowa residents fail to sleep the minimum of seven hours that the CDC recommends for each night. As a result, more and more people are driving drowsy. A 2018 AAA study observed camera footage of drivers just before they were involved in collisions, and researchers...
New sepsis guidelines may not be helpful
According to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, treatment should begin within an hour after symptoms of the condition are spotted. The 60-minute window begins after an individual arrives in triage. These guidelines were implemented in 2018, and they were designed to help...
Reasons for medical malpractice
One of the top causes of medical malpractice lawsuits in Iowa and the rest of the country is misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. For malpractice claims pertaining to outpatients, it is the number one reason. Patients file suits against the physicians who fail to...
VA pays $950,000 after Iowa surgeon operates in South Carolina
Early this year, the Department of Veterans Affairs agreed to settle a medical lawsuit involving a Des Moines surgeon with an Iowa medical license. According to the suit, the surgeon was operating in the veterans’ hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, when his work...
Ways to stay safe while riding a motorcycle
The open road. The feeling of wandering. The freedom you feel when you get up and ride as the wind blows through your hair. These feelings while riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating but doing so is also hazardous. You’ll want to follow these four ideas to stay safe...
NHTSA: roadway fatalities dip in 2018, but concerns remain
Iowa residents should know that, according to estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2018 is the second year in a row to see a decline in roadway fatalities. In 2017, 37,133 people died in motor vehicle crashes, a 2% drop from the previous...