Peripheral artery disease and its top 3 signs
Peripheral artery disease is a condition affecting somewhere between 8 and 12 million people over 50 in the U.S. It is a circulatory disease where blood flow to the limbs is restricted by the build-up of a fatty substance called plaque in the arteries (the hardening and narrowing of the arteries is a separate condition […]
10 risky situations to avoid when interacting with a dog
Dogs bite more than 4.5 million of people each year in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). About one out of every five of those people end up with wounds so serious that they require medical attention. These statistics can seem intimidating. However, there are many ways you can […]
Surgical errors threaten patient health
When people in Iowa undergo surgery, they may face at least some risk of complications even when everything goes well during the procedure. However, in many cases, medical errors are to blame when people suffer injuries and negative health consequences after a surgical operation. Across the country, surgical errors are the second most common reason […]
Boarding causes ER overcrowding, raises risk for patient injury
Iowa residents may notice the next time they enter an emergency room that it’s unusually crowded. Overcrowding in ERs has been an issue for more than a decade. The Institute of Medicine made a report on it back in 2007, saying that overcrowding raises the risk for patient injury through delays in treatment, the delayed […]
Know how to spot the signs of cerebral palsy in your newborn
Giving birth is a major challenge. But it’s worth it when you get to greet your newborn baby at the end. However, your excitement and relief might change overtime if your baby begins to display signs of cerebral palsy after birth. What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is a condition that can affect your child […]
Medication errors put patient health at risk
When Iowa residents visit a doctor or a hospital due to an illness, they may expect to receive a correct diagnosis and proper treatment. When they go to the pharmacy to fill their prescription, they may expect to receive an appropriate drug to treat their condition. However, in too many cases, medication errors may interfere […]
Why would a doctor want to cool my baby after birth?
If your newborn received cooling therapy, it is likely because he or she was diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). This birth injury is a type of brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen and shortage of blood flow to the brain. Cooling therapy, also called therapeutic hypothermia, is probably the most common treatment […]
Drivers may not realize just how much space tractor-trailers need
You have probably driven next to a tractor-trailer hundreds of times. The first couple times you drove next to a tractor-trailer may have been nerve-racking. You may have only had your learner’s permit at that time, but now you are a seasoned driver, and you may not give it a second thought when you encounter […]
What drivers should do after crashing a rental vehicle
People often love to vacation around the holidays. Here in Iowa, winters can be very frigid, limiting many people from their usual outdoor activities. That’s why many of them like to pack their bags and fly south to catch some sun. When people travel, they often want the same freedom and mobility they typically have at […]
Driver distraction doubles when car safety systems are engaged
Distracted driving accidents in Iowa and around the country are often blamed on cellphone use, but some of the most advanced automobile safety systems could also be playing a role. Adaptive cruise control and lane departure assist features are designed to monitor road conditions and take action automatically to avoid collisions, but the results of […]