For most parents, seat belt use has become second nature. We rarely think of these safety devices as a danger to our children, but the unused seat belts in your back seat can quickly turn into a strangulation hazard. Kids can get the belts wrapped around their necks or other body parts, and when they do it is not a simple matter of unlatching the … [Read more...]
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
Brachial plexus birth injuries are usually preventable, meaning most are the result of medical negligence. Brachial plexus injury is not life-threatening, and does not affect the brain, but it can cause life-time impairment. The injury affects the ability to use the shoulder, arm, hand, and fingers. Parents are often told that brachial plexus … [Read more...]
Sharing the Road with Farm Equipment
Anytime you drive on rural roads, there is a chance you will be sharing the road with farm equipment. It is even more likely during planting and harvest seasons, which vary according to the crop and location. Drivers who are not accustomed to seeing farm equipment on the road are often taken by surprise by the slow-moving equipment in their paths … [Read more...]
Shortness of Breath and Fatigue: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Shortness of breath and fatigue are often symptoms of conditions like respiratory disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical … [Read more...]
Asbestos Exposure Side Effects and Mesothelioma Symptoms
Asbestos is often found in older buildings, but it is also in thousands of household items, including children's toys. The side effects of asbestos exposure usually do not show symptoms until years after exposure; typically 20 to 30 years. Asbestos exposure usually affects the lungs, but can affect other parts of the body. Below is a list of … [Read more...]
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