tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45212700789269012982009-10-13T15:01:06.032-07:00Meli Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014055967476853680noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-29267352304837814172009-08-06T11:51:00.000-07:002009-08-07T06:38:03.128-07:00

Three of the major workhorses is pickups were chosen in side crash tests by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety in 2009. The Dodge Ram 1500, Chevy Silverado 1500, and Nissan Titan were classified as doing a poor job based on tests. Even with side airbags, the protection for the occupants is no better than marginal. According to the institute, the size, weight, and height should have helped

Geoff Costonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09441384447593434860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-50245150052164333602009-07-07T10:07:00.000-07:002009-07-07T10:09:26.842-07:00

The weight loss dietary supplement Hydroxycut has been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration and Lovate Health Sciences (FDA Consumer Warning PDF Here). The recall was announced after the FDA reported serious side effects, including liver failure. To date, the FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems linked to Hydroxycut products. The agency also received a report of 1 death

Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-3422787067393127312009-06-29T10:05:00.000-07:002009-07-07T10:07:21.233-07:00

Airbags and seat belts save lives. But airbags can cause permanent injuries and even death from spinal cord and brain injuries. These injuries can happen to children or any other person short in statue that sits close to the steering wheel or dashboard.Children riding in the front seat can be seriously injured or killed when an airbag comes out in a crash. Airbags explode with great force and

Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-31258723350280221692009-06-16T10:18:00.000-07:002009-07-07T10:20:13.273-07:00

The four wheel, side by side Rhino manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation has become one of the most popular Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) sold on the market in the U.S. and Canada. The Rhino seats the driver and passenger next to each other.In accidents nationwide, Rhino riders have been killed or seriously injured. Many of the Yamaha deaths have been children. While every accident

Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-83002950152047119342009-06-03T10:09:00.000-07:002009-07-07T10:11:53.934-07:00

Fuel economy is important but it can also come at a price of safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducted three front-to-front crash tests involving microcars or minicars to midsize models from the same manufacturer. In each of the tests the small cars performed poorly.The institute chose pairs of 2009 models from Daimler, Honda, and Toyota because these automakers have

Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-30241254368803563772009-05-15T10:12:00.000-07:002009-07-07T10:13:59.582-07:00

Medical Negligence is a ruin in an otherwise superb medical profession. In the United States millions of people visit their doctors and hospitals each year with no negative medical consequences. Doctors and other medical professionals work incredibly long hours under very difficult circumstances. Unfortunately, even though medical negligence occurs to a very small amount of individuals who seek

Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-6083048350189212742009-04-25T10:14:00.000-07:002009-07-07T10:16:12.462-07:00

Though many are not aware or find it hard to believe, nursing home abuse is tragically a common occurrence. The elderly and incapacitated residents of nursing homes are all too often deprived of basic needs. Examples of abuse in nursing homes include:Withholding foodNo access to waterMedication errorsPoor hygiene facilitiesInadequate daily care and groomingBecause of these abuses, nursing home

Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-75811484941729762472009-03-15T10:16:00.000-07:002009-07-07T10:18:45.329-07:00

One of the most important jobs as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. Each year thousands of children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper uses of car safety seats helps keep children safe. It can be a bit overwhelming for parents due to the amount of safety seats on the market. The type of seat depends on the size of your child and the type of vehicle you

Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115668567683866429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-59734266159954201952009-02-10T07:24:00.000-08:002009-06-17T13:31:05.611-07:00

According to Autotropolis.com test ratings, the ten safest cars are not just the safest in any one category. Several safety factors are weighed measuring reliability, security, handling in all kinds of weather, collision testing, features, view of the road, and child friendliness. The ratings of the individual factors are averaged to determine the vehicles overall safety rating.Autotropolis.com

Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-46978364725014636022009-01-02T14:24:00.000-08:002009-01-02T14:26:35.068-08:00

Erb's palsy is one of several palsies classified as a brachial plexus paralysis. It results from damage to cervical nerves (C5, C6, and C7) and is most commonly associated with breach births, shoulder dystocia, prolonged labor, large infants, and other difficulties during delivery. If the doctor pulls the infant’s head to the side as its shoulders are being delivered, these nerves can be

Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-27613014569278535612008-12-16T15:15:00.000-08:002009-06-17T13:31:48.289-07:00

Cerebral Palsy is a permanent, non-progressive neurological disorder caused by damage to the part of the brain that controls muscle tone and movement. While a variety of traumatic injuries or infections can cause cerebral palsy, some cases result from difficulties giving birth or by medical staff errors made during delivery.Brain damage caused during birthing is often a result of oxygen

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-28271677988733128292008-11-10T09:32:00.000-08:002009-06-17T13:33:18.281-07:00

There are a number of possible birth injuries that can result from problems during the natural birth process. The more common injuries include:Brachial Plexus Palsy – damage to the nerve bundle near the shoulder, caused by shoulder dystocia. Symptoms of damage may include one-sided arm weakness or paralysis, diaphragm paralysis, and eye paralysis. Shoulder dystocia is caused when an infant’s

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-24285731113089874742008-10-31T10:04:00.000-07:002008-11-03T10:05:33.392-08:00

According to the March 31, 2008 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Progress Report, the number of truck accident fatalities and injuries is declining. Unfortunately, despite this consistent drop in both fatalities and injuries, the numbers are still high.Truck accident statistics for 2006 show that trucks were involved in 368,000 reported crashes (6.2% of all motor vehicle

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-181450013351310872008-09-25T12:14:00.000-07:002008-09-25T12:16:45.196-07:00

Putting elderly parents or grandparents into nursing homes is not a decision made lightly. When familial care is no longer sufficient, people trust that the around-the-clock care their loved ones need will be there. Likewise, when older people decide on their own that they should seek nursing home facilities to help them, they look for places where the care will be sufficient. However, we hear

Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888140799215159624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521270078926901298.post-75534579509464641032008-04-17T14:26:00.000-07:002008-04-17T14:27:15.699-07:00

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