When you first got hired by your company, you thought they valued diversity. They were hiring an equal amount of men and women for these entry-level positions. You felt encouraged. Ten years later, though, you’re reconsidering your position. The trouble is that every...
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Common mistakes can lead to inaccurate blood pressure readings
When you visit the doctor’s office, you likely have your blood pressure checked by a nurse or other clinician before you see your physician. It’s one of the basic measurements of a person’s health. You assume that the person taking your blood pressure knows what...
How does a traumatic brain injury impact a person?
Brain injuries are common if you hit your head, but an impact isn’t necessary for them to occur. You could suffer one from how quickly your head and neck snap one direction and back, for instance. The type of traumatic brain injury you suffer will determine what kind...
A young driver’s gut instinct about the interstate is wrong
When you ask a young driver if they want to drive on the interstate for the first time, odds are high that they’re going to give you a wide-eyed expression and tell you that they’re not sure that they’re ready. They may tell you that it just seems way more dangerous...
Lifting can cause workplace back injuries
There are over one million back injuries at work each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). They account for 20% of all workplace injuries. Many of these injuries are due to manual lifting. What can I do to prevent back injuries? Your employer has a...
Physician communication errors leading to delayed diagnosis
The practice of medicine used to be fairly basic. You had one doctor who performed most of the work himself and communicated with you directly about what he found. Medicine was, of course, more primitive at this time, which is why it could be so personalized. These...
Breaking a bone in a car crash can limit your lifetime earnings
Most people who suffer from broken bones bounce back relatively quickly. Your body starts healing a broken bone as soon as medical professionals set and stabilize the fracture. Still, depending on the severity of the break, your age and other underlying medical...
You can be left traumatized after a collision
You were injured in a wreck with another driver. While your physical scars are healing, you still face repercussions from the psychological trauma the wreck induced. Trauma from accidents that were particularly devastating can leave victims struggling to cope with...
How to spot a reckless driver
Reckless and negligent driving may not seem like a big deal to the reckless driver, but only a few moments of distraction can result in a lifetime of consequences. Unfortunately, there is very little a safe driver can do to correct reckless or negligent behavior while...
Winter driving brings dangerous conditions
As winter settles in, your risks on the road start to change. You have shorter days, winter storms, black ice and many other hazards that you have to contend with. How can you stay safe when it feels like everything is stacked against you? Protecting yourself and your...