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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 500,000 elderly Americans fall victim to abuse or neglect every year. Unfortunately, this statistic is likely to be an underestimate because many victims are unable or afraid to tell the police, family or friends about the abuse. A New York State Elder Abuse…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 500,000 elderly Americans fall victim to abuse or neglect every year. Unfortunately, this statistic is likely to be an underestimate because many victims are unable or afraid to tell the police, family or friends about the abuse. A New York State Elder Abuse…

Millions of people enter the hospital every year for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s the birth of a child, scheduled surgery, or an unexpected emergency, there are certain risks that come with a stay in the hospital. According to the CDC, an estimated 1.7 million people contract infections in U.S. hospital each year….

Millions of people enter the hospital every year for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s the birth of a child, scheduled surgery, or an unexpected emergency, there are certain risks that come with a stay in the hospital. According to the CDC, an estimated 1.7 million people contract infections in U.S. hospital each year….

You may remember a deadly pattern of illnesses emerged in Seattle, Chicago, and Pittsburgh back in 2012. The culprit was a bacteria known as CRE, formally called Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae due to its resistance to carbapenem antibiotics – the last line of defense in the medical toolbox. In each case, investigators found that it was…

So many of us trust our doctor implicitly. We count on him or her to be knowledgeable of every possible diagnosis and treatment. We trust that he or she has our best interest in mind. And because of this, we’re willing to do whatever it is our doctor recommends. The only problem is: what…

So many of us trust our doctor implicitly. We count on him or her to be knowledgeable of every possible diagnosis and treatment. We trust that he or she has our best interest in mind. And because of this, we’re willing to do whatever it is our doctor recommends. The only problem is: what…

A study published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety states that approximately 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care in the U.S. are misdiagnosed. That’s 1 in every 20 adults at risk for serious harm and even death. That’s why it’s best to arm yourself with information to protect you and your…

A study published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety states that approximately 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care in the U.S. are misdiagnosed. That’s 1 in every 20 adults at risk for serious harm and even death. That’s why it’s best to arm yourself with information to protect you and your…

On June 28, 2013, a wildfire ignited by lightning hit Yarnell, Arizona. It destroyed 127 homes, burned 13 square miles, and claimed the lives of 19 brave, young firefighters – the Granite Mountain Hotshots. It was the deadliest wildfire ever in Arizona and the highest firefighter death toll in the U.S. since the September…