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ECRI Institute’s Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2016 (Part 1)
Medical technology has helped make improvements in patient care and outcomes for years, but as technology advances, new risks have come with it. Every year, patients are harmed in hospitals by unexpected technology hazards. That’s why ECRI Institute releases an annual list of top 10 health technology hazards aimed at identifying possible sources of…
Ford partners with Life360 to fight distracted driving
At any given moment across America, an estimated 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, according to the NHTSA. As a result, many car companies are working toward a safer driving experience. Ford is now partnering with Life360, a family location services startup. The plan is to offer in-car…
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Soon-to-be parents may have read about Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) online or in books, but it is very difficult to find information that makes HIE easy to understand. First, let’s break each term down. “Hypoxic” means lack of oxygen in the brain or blood. “Ischemic” is an inadequate supply of blood to a part…
8 years later, Couple learns why newborn son died
David and Karen White were just like any parents – eager for the birth of their baby boy whom they would name Matthew. It was November 3, 2006 when Karen went into labor at Antrim Area Hospital. Five days later, Matthew died from brain damage. Now, 8 years later, David and Karen are finding…
A Couple Learns Why Newborn Son Died
David and Karen White were just like any parents – eager for the birth of their baby boy whom they would name Matthew. It was November 3, 2006 when Karen went into labor at Antrim Area Hospital. Five days later, Matthew died from brain damage. Now, 8 years later, David and Karen are finding…
New device aims to reduce birth injuries during C-sections
Every year, millions of proud parents eagerly await the birth of their child. It’s an exciting time, but also a nerve-racking one. Couples may take classes, read books, and scour the web to ensure every step is followed during pregnancy in hopes of a healthy baby girl or boy. Unfortunately, there are some things…
New device aims to reduce birth injuries during C-sections
Every year, millions of proud parents eagerly await the birth of their child. It’s an exciting time, but also a nerve-racking one. Couples may take classes, read books, and scour the web to ensure every step is followed during pregnancy in hopes of a healthy baby girl or boy. Unfortunately, there are some things…
Oregon Woman Dies From Hospital Medication Error
A hospital in Bend, Oregon is investigating how a patient was administered the wrong medication, leading to her death. Loretta Macpherson, 65, came to the ER earlier this month with medication questions after a recent brain surgery. Upon arrival, doctors determined Loretta needed an intravenous anti-seizure medication called fosphenytoin. Instead, she was accidentally given…
Oregon woman dies from hospital medication error
A hospital in Bend, Oregon is investigating how a patient was administered the wrong medication, leading to her death. Loretta Macpherson, 65, came to the ER earlier this month with medication questions after a recent brain surgery. Upon arrival, doctors determined Loretta needed an intravenous anti-seizure medication called fosphenytoin. Instead, she was accidentally given…
$17 million awarded to help researchers study traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries impact everyone from high school athletes to combat veterans to car accident victims, yet very little is known about them. More importantly, very little is known how to treat them. That’s why a recent $17 million grant awarded by the Department of Defense to support advances in traumatic brain injury research…