Misdiagnosis on the Rise
More than 20 percent of patients with serious conditions are misdiagnosed by their primary care providers, according to Mayo Clinic research.
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ER Visits Can Lead to Painkiller Addiction
Is overprescribing painkillers in the ER leading to opioid addiction?
Accidents Involving Fireworks
Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate Independence Day. But they are also dangerous.
Antidepressants and Pregnancy
Can Women Take Antidepressants During Pregnancy? A new study says yes, but previous findings disagree.
Philadelphia Scaffold Collapse
A Center City scaffold collapse is the latest construction accident in Philadelphia.
PennDOT Releases 2016 Crash Statistics
Pennsylvania has more than 120,000 miles of roads and highways. How many car accidents occurred on those roads in 2016?
When Aviation Accidents Happen
The statistics on aviation accidents.
Scaffolding and Safety
There are 4,500 injuries from scaffold-related accidents each year.
Case Example: An Accident Triggers a Genetic Condition
A man had a genetic condition he didn’t even know about, until a low-speed, low-impact collision left him permanently disabled.
Paralyzed Man “Walks” After New Spinal Cord Treatment
New technology shows promise for spinal cord injuries.
Does Bariatric Surgery Cause Birth Injury?
There are risks to any surgery, but those of bariatric surgery are farther reaching than most - and could affect your unborn child.
Who is responsible in a "Slip-and-Fall?"
When someone slips and falls on someone else’s property, who is responsible? It depends.
Pennsylvania Hoverboard Accident Kills Child
Despite a 2016 recall, hoverboard accidents in Pennsylvania continue.
Beyond Workers’ Compensation: Know Your Rights in a Construction Accident
You may be entitled to more than workers’ compensation in the event of a construction accident.
Unexpected Shutdown Prompts LIFEPAK Defibrillator Recall
A defibrillator that automatically and unexpectedly shuts down is not a reliable lifesaving device. That’s why the manufacturer issued a recall for the LIFEPAK 1000.