A new report from the Institute of Medicine seems almost unbelievable: Most people will experience at least one misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis at some point in their lives. The report calls for urgent changes in health care, as misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis can have devastating consequences. Getting the correct diagnosis at the right time is critical....
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Will D.C. Workers Get 16 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave?
A new bill making its way through Washington, D.C.'s city council could give working parents in the nation’s capital some of the most generous benefits in the country. Introduced by the DC Council earlier this month, the proposed plan would give all new parents up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The bill would require...
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Distracted Drivers, Distracted Pedestrians Also Pose Danger
It’s not just the distracted drivers who pose a safety risk, but distracted pedestrians as well. In crosswalks and sidewalks, pedestrians often ignore how dangerous it is to use a cellphone while walking. While many know that talking or texting on a mobile phone while driving can get you killed, the fact that 3,154 people died...
Read MoreWhite House Staffer Killed in Bicycle Accident During Charity Ride in Maryland
AÂ bicycling accident in Maryland claimed the life of a victim White House staff member last month. A 34-year-old White House senior technology advisor was participating in a charity ride when he lost control on a curve and crossed into the path of a Honda Pilot, White House officials said "I am heartbroken at the tragic loss,"...
Read MoreWhat Does the Virginia Newscaster Shooting Tell Us About Workplace Safety?
Since news reporter Alison Parker and photojournalist Adam Ward, employees of CBS affiliate WDBJ in Roanoke, Virginia, were shot to death in August while conducting a live television interview, questions have been raised regarding workplace safety. At a news conference the day after the shooting, the station manager of WDBJ was asked if the station could have done anything more to keep...
Read MoreBill Lightfoot Representing Fatal D.C. Pedestrian Accident Victim’s Family
Our attorney Bill Lightfoot recently filed a lawsuit over a D.C. pedestrian accident case that claimed the life of a 73-year-old man. We are seeking to recover millions for the family of the man who was struck and killed by a street sweeper in June. The 73-year-old was crossing Clay Place at the same time a...
Read MoreDid Forged Documents Lead to Recovery Filter Approval?
Last week, we discussed allegations made against Recovery blood clot filters in our blog. Sadly, NBC News reported that approximately 300 non-fatal injuries and 27 deaths have been linked to the medical devices, which were manufactured by C.R. Bard for three years about a decade ago. The news outlet released follow up story recently indicating...
Read MoreMaryland Bicycle Accident Kills Former Navy SEAL
NBC Washington reported recently that a former Navy SEAL, now retired, and Gulf War veteran was killed while he was riding his bike along Massachusetts Avenue in Bethesda on August 28. According to the news outlet, the 64-year-old victim was riding on Massachusetts Avenue near Osceola Road at around 6:15 a.m., when a Chevrolet Malibu...
Read MoreWhat is Vision Zero?
Recently, Washington City Paper had an interesting long-form story about Vision Zero, a pedestrian accident campaign aimed at reducing fatalities in major metropolitan areas including D.C. What is Vision Zero? We blogged about Vision Zero earlier this spring. By 2024, D.C. is attempting to end all fatal pedestrian accidents through public strategies and funding. Other cities...
Read MoreResearchers Study Use of Stem Cells in Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
Researchers are exploring a new therapy using stem cells to treat spinal cord injuries within the first 14 to 30 days of injury. What Is the Process for Using Stem Cells to Treat Spinal Cord Injuries? The therapy uses a population of cells derived from human embryonic stem cells containing progenitor cells that support nerve...
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