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Study Links Stress with Higher Risk for Surgical Errors
Researchers have found that surgeons are 66 percent more likely to make errors on patients during stressful moments. West Virginia residents who are about to undergo surgery should know that medical errors contribute to between 250,000 and 440,000 deaths every year in...
Nursing Home Misses Signs of Pregnant Resident
A woman in a nursing facility in Arizona delivered a baby on Dec. 29. She has been in a vegetative state for over 20 years and unable to get out of her bed. Officials are treating the incident as a sexual assault since there wasn't a way that the woman could have...
FMCSA Notes Rise in Dump and Ready-Mix Delivery Truck Crashes
In West Virginia and throughout the country, the trucking industry is experiencing more and more accidents. This is due to the prevalence of bad driving habits like speeding, distracted operation and fatigued driving. All of these issues have been compounded with the...
How Motorcyclists Stay Safe on Winter Roadways
Few things are more fun than hitting West Virginia’s roadways on the back of a motorcycle. Every time you climb behind the handlebars of your bike, though, you must understand your increased risk of sustaining an injury. Motorcycle accidents in West Virginia are...
EHRs Linked to Medical Malpractice
West Virginia residents who have been subjected to medical negligence should be aware of a study that found a link between malpractice and electronic health records, or EHRs. The study, which was published in Health Affairs, revealed that more than half of pediatric...
Several Conditions Commonly Misdiagnosed in Women
Misdiagnosis is a common problem for women in West Virginia who seek medical care with symptoms that could be attributed to many different issues. People who suffer harm due to a misdiagnosis or other medical error might be entitled to compensation for lost wages,...
HOS Rules Blamed for Contributing to Rise in Trucking Deaths
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that commercial truckers take a 30-minute rest break after eight consecutive hours of driving. Many in West Virginia and across the U.S. complain that this rule is inflexible and that the result is more truckers...
Conditions that Mimic Parkinson’s May Cause Treatment Delays
Many West Virginia patients may be diagnosed with Parkinson's disease based on their symptoms. These symptoms typically include trembling, weakness, muscles that feel stiff and walking with an unsteady gait. Unfortunately, because the symptoms of Parkinson's disease...
What is the State Doing to Keep Motorcycle Riders Safe?
Motorcycles are a popular way to get around. While they only account for 3 percent of all vehicles on the road, there are many people who are loyal biking enthusiasts. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety notes a significant rise in motorcycle-related...