March 28, 2018
New mHealth App Could Help Improve Treatment of Workers’ Comp Injuries
A new study is underway at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to determine if an mHealth kit, consisting of a wearable monitor and a pair of virtual reality glasses, can help people recover from work-related injuries more quickly and without the use of opioids. The plan is to monitor around 90 to 140 participants who will be…
March 20, 2018
Slip-and-Fall Injuries in Ice or Snow
Winter in Providence and the rest of Rhode Island can be frequently brutal. On average, the city of Providence receives about 35 inches of snow each winter. Roadways, walkways, parking lots, sidewalks, stairways and other surfaces are covered with newly fallen snow, packed snow or ice, which can create extremely dangerous conditions for pedestrians. Another…
February 28, 2018
New Study Links Liver Disease to Increase in PPI Use
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine released the results of a recent study that shows a link between liver disease and the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). The study focused on the effects of PPI medications to certain naturally occurring bacteria found in the stomach. Resulting data indicated that…
February 23, 2018
Post-Traumatic Stress: Auto Accidents
Car accidents can bring about all kinds of unfortunate injuries and traumatic experiences. One of the least known effects of car accidents is the post-traumatic stress those involved can develop after the accident. Whether you were the victim, or the negligent driver, both parties to a car accident can develop mental issues as a result…
February 8, 2018
How To Walk On [Frozen] Water
When we think of wintertime snowfall we conjure up childhood memories of building a snowman, sleigh riding, or having a neighborhood snowball fight. As fond and timeless as these memories are, as adults we need to be on high alert when driving and walking during these harsh winter months. Winter is undoubtedly a season for…
January 3, 2018
Moves That Can Minimize Slip and Fall Injuries in Icy Conditions
The frigid winters here in New England certainly bring some unique challenges, especially when it comes to travelling and walking in snowy or icy conditions. These factors can easily lead to slip and fall injuries, which can have long lasting and devastating effects. The best way to prevent these injuries is to avoid falling in…
December 15, 2017
Federal Officials Say Georgia Trucking Firm Had No Regard for Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered a Georgia-based trucking company, to immediately stop all interstate and intrastate operations after a federal investigation found the company poses an imminent hazard to public safety. According to an FMCSA document, on Aug. 11, a truck operated by the company on I-95 in Virginia, failed to…
December 12, 2017
Nursing Homes to Pay $1.25 Million for Providing Substandard Care
A Georgia-based nonprofit, among other companies, have agreed to pay $1.25 million as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations of making false Medicare and Medicaid claims for providing shoddy care at a Lumberton nursing home. The substandard care at the facility caused residents to suffer pressure ulcers, falls, dehydration…
December 8, 2017
Young Men More Prone to Get Distracted While Driving
A new study has found that young men are more likely to be distracted while driving than young women. An NPR news report states, that while almost anyone can get distracted behind the wheel, some are more prone to do so than others. This study, published by a researcher at Norway’s Institute of Transport Economics,…
December 7, 2017
What Should I do if I’m in an Uber or Lyft accident?
Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular as a quick and easy way to get around town. The service allows users to request a ride through the company’s iPhone or Android app, and a driver who is close by will then pick them up. Use of Uber and Lyft has skyrocketed…