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There are dozens of different ways a person can end up facing amputation of a limb. Some of the most common include workplace accidents, systemic infections, car accidents and product malfunctions. Whenever one of these events occurs and amputation results, it is only natural that the person who faces losing

A recent profile of Deerhunter’s Bradford Cox in Rolling Stone Magazine is drawing attention to one of the devastating psychological consequences of surviving a car accident. After he was hospitalized following a serious accident in December of 2014, Bradford Cox suffered severe depression. This is not unusual. A large percentage

An August 13th incident at the theme park in Cedar Point, Ohio is drawing attention to the laxness of certain aspects of theme park security. A 45 year old male was struck and killed by an inverted coaster while retrieving his hat from under the ride. According to experts, the

The Dremel MICRO 8050 Rotary Tool has been recalled by the Robert Bosch Tool Corp., due to multiple major issues with the device that put consumers at risk. Though there is an element of risk in most power tools, it is clear the Dremel model in question was not properly

A terrifying story out of Spokane, Washington reminds us how vulnerable we all are in the workplace. On August 13th, 2015, a crew was working at a recycling plant when a canister began emitting chlorine gas in large quantities. Observers noted a huge cloud in the air, and many who

Half. Half. Half. It’s almost unbelievable, but new research out of New Zealand indicates that half of all metal-on-metal hip implants patients received in the last ten years have failed. Half. With a number that large, it is honestly fair to ask if it would have been better not to

There are a variety of different types of car accidents, including T-bone accidents, rear-end collisions, and head-on collisions. Each of these are more likely to occur under certain circumstances, and knowing those circumstances can help you avoid being in an accident. Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of

Scoliosis is a debilitating disease that can cause serious disability. Unfortunately, the causes of the disease are not completely understood. Doctors commonly understand scoliosis as having four causes, and those causes are: Congenital scoliosis, for those who are born with the disease Neuromuscular scoliosis, caused by identifiable nerve or muscle

Pregnancy is often an emotional roller coaster. For women who suffer from depression, this can be even more true. The body releases so many hormones during pregnancy that disrupt the already delicate chemical balance of the body. For years, Ob-Gyns have encouraged most pregnant women to continue taking their anti-depressants

Medication errors happen all the time, and some are more excusable than others (though none are truly excusable). Some of these medication errors are of commission, where an unnecessary or dangerous medication is given. Some are of omission, where a needed medication is not given. There are a variety of