In the aftermath of an accident involving a commercial truck, it may prove more difficult than victims expect to determine who is responsible for the accident and how, exactly, to file a personal injury claim. Among other reasons, this is because many parties...
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What you need to know about neonatal whole body cooling
Neonatal whole body cooling sounds like a horrifying treatment, but it's one that can help save a child's life and protect his or her brain. The treatment is used on infants who experience hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy at birth. The goal is to slow the metabolism...
When inadequate monitoring results in infant oxygen deprivation
The labor process is dangerous to both mother and infant. Little issues, like torn tissue, can rapidly progress into major problems, like a hemorrhage. In order to reduce these issues, most births take place at a hospital, where interventions of every kind are readily...
3 ways to prevent birth injuries from affecting your child
Birth injuries are a significant problem in the United States despite the rate of maternal and birth injuries decreasing. If even one case of a child suffering an injury could be avoided, everyone involved should want to do all they can to make this happen. Still,...
Bicycle commuters can follow many safety tips
At some point, you may realize that commuting to and from work on a bicycle makes the most sense. Not only can this save you time, but it can help you keep a few dollars in your bank account, and let you feel good knowing you're contributing in a positive way to...
Causes of pedestrian accidents: Things you need to know
Even if you don't walk often, you're probably a pedestrian more often than you realize. For example, you are considered a pedestrian as you walk from your vehicle into the grocery store or your place of business. With this in mind, you need to understand the most...
Understanding Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
When you have a baby, you want him or her to be healthy. Even if the pregnancy goes well, you're probably aware that delivery can impact your child's health. Some children end up with a condition called hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. Basically speaking, hypoxic...
5 tips for preventing teens from texting and driving
Distractions are a way of life, but that doesn't mean that they're always appropriate. If you are a parent of a teen, you probably already worry enough without the added issue of smartphones. You know that your child could be distracted for just a moment and end up in...
It’s important to understand why dogs bite
Like most people, there's a good chance you have a soft spot in your heart for dogs (and many other types of animals). Unfortunately, man's best friend is not always as friendly as you expect. And this is why dog bites happen. Big or small, young or old, there is no...
Which is more dangerous: Driving on pot or driving while texting?
Scientists have not studied the effects of driving while high on marijuana as extensively as they have studied the effects of driving while intoxicated. However, when it comes to public opinion, a recent survey indicated that adults believe driving while on pot is...