The holiday season brings increased travel and busyness as many visit relatives and friends for celebrations. Shoppers hustle from store to store in search of the perfect gift. But the holiday season also brings cold, wet weather conditions. When old man winter blows in a severe chill and temperatures drop below freezing, Atlanta area residents…
In life, we expect that some things are going to be hot. When you put a pot of water on to boil, you are not likely to test it with your finger. Most adults understand that there are certain objects or liquids that will cause burns. However, sometimes the danger is not so obvious Potential…
Chiropractic care is a therapy that is focused on the structure of the body mainly on the spine. Chiropractors maneuver the body’s alignment to relieve pain and improve function and help the body heal itself. Even though chiropractic care is deemed safe and effective mistakes can be made. Just like other healthcare providers, chiropractors may…
Regular dental check-ups happen at least two times a year and that does not include any extra dental work one could have. Dental care providers are required to use a professional standard of care when working in a patient’s mouth. The medical standard of care is where your dentist must provide care at the same…
Today we are all about convenience. We want everything to be done fast and that includes getting from point A to point B. Walking and enjoying the sites is a thing of the past in most metro areas. The electric scooter has taken over and Atlanta is no exception. Electric scooters are located throughout a…
In an effort to provide an appropriate standard of care and prevent life-threatening complications, healthcare professionals across the country must maintain an understanding of the risks associated with blood transfusions and other procedures. In most cases, a blood transfusion is performed as a life-saving measure following surgery or a traumatic injury. Thus, imagine the devastation…
On any given day, thousands of individuals visit the properties of commercial businesses and organizations, trusting that they are safe. Yet, when dangerous conditions arise, customers and patrons could be seriously injured or even killed. As a result, individuals and families might be left with staggering medical bills and other costs. Perhaps most tragic, however,…
It’s no secret that Americans take more pills than ever before. In fact, more than half of individuals across “pill nation” regularly take a prescription medication—four, on average, as noted in a 2017 survey taken by Consumer Reports. Though many prescription drugs are deemed necessary to improve one’s life, some are not. What’s more is…
When it comes to whistleblowing, one needn’t look far, as current headlines surrounding Theranos and its CEO Elizabeth Holmes demonstrate that reporting misconduct does make a difference. By all accounts, speaking up when something is ethically or legally wrong can upend a company’s bottom line, as explained by Marketplace online. Yet, being a whistleblower is…
In a case presented by the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, a 40 year old woman with severe dental caries and acute abscesses reported to the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine for full mouth extraction under deep sedation/general anesthesia. The surgical plan was extensive, as it planned to remove the 25 remaining teeth…
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