The unfortunate death of celebrity Joan Rivers from a minor medical procedure revives debate about the need for a national reporting system of medical errors to improve patient safety. When Joan Rivers underwent a routine endoscopy, death was an unexpected...
VS. This month, the first known patient diagnosed with Ebola in the United States died, inflating the nationwide scare of this life-threatening virus. In the midst of the scare, the media revealed the Ebola patient, Thomas Duncan, was sent...
October 14, 2014 marked a milestone for Michigan cyclists – Governor Snyder signed the Nathan Bower Act, making motorcycle and bicycle awareness and safety mandatory in drivers’ education. It is no longer an instructor or a program’s choice to cover...
Joan Rivers made us laugh, cry, and sometimes cringe. We are sad to lose such a talented and vivacious entertainer, a loss that may have been premature and preventable. Joan went to the Yorkville Endoscopy Clinic in Manhattan complaining of...
Each year, thousands of babies are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. While the immediate aftermath of a diagnosis may be overwhelming, there are numerous resources throughout the state of Michigan that can help you and your family get the help that...
When it comes to medical tests, no news does not always mean good news. It can be dangerous to assume medical test results are normal just because you haven’t heard from your healthcare provider. A recent study by Weill Cornell...
Road construction slows Michigan highways, interstates, and rural roads, especially in the summer. Our state’s fresh water lakes, dunes, and natural beauty attract out-of-state visitors in the warm months. The increase of road construction zones and road traffic are a...
A surgical instrument used to mince up (“morcellate”) and remove the uterus during a hysterectomy, a uterine fibroid, an ovarian tumor, or other tissues during laparoscopic surgeries on women significantly increases cancer injuries to women. With the device, a hysterectomy...
Original Article by UpNorthLive.com, 7 and 4 News, Traverse City / Cadillac Troopers across six different states are teaming up to crack down on distracted drivers – something they say is comparable to drunk drivers. Michigan State Police troopers will...
In April of 2014, the United States Department of Transportation launched distracted driving awareness month, which included nationwide advertising and new strategies for law enforcement to crack down on texting and other dangerous activities diverting a person’s attention away from...
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