Over Two Million Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Many homeowners and renters use dehumidifiers to remove excess moisture from the air. Especially in warmer months and climates, dehumidifiers are particularly useful in basements where condensation tends to collect, especially near an air conditioning unit. Many homeowners set up their dehumidifier and simply let it do its job, often forgetting it is even there.…
Read MoreCarrier Safety: Are Trucking Companies Doing Enough?
The issue of commercial truck safety is an important one. In fact, we have an entire national organization devoted to it – the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or the FMCSA. The FMCSA hands down safety regulations to commercial truck companies, which all carriers and drivers must follow or risk penalties for non-compliance. How do…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice and Pre-and Post-Surgical Errors
Scheduling a surgical procedure is extremely stressful. You likely have concerns about how the procedure will go. Will it be successful? Will I experience complications on the table? Are my surgeon and surgical team experienced and ready? The truth is, for some patients, even when the procedure goes completely as planned, any errors made before…
Read MoreJuul Has a New Fight on Its Hands
Juul, the embattled e-cigarette company, is facing a crossroads. Once the most popular vaping device in the country, Juul’s low sales and constant lawsuits have the company campaigning for its life. As Juul attempts to meet a September deadline with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to continue selling their products in the United States,…
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson Recalling Sunscreen Products
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced July 14 they are recalling five sunscreen products due to the presence of benzene, a known carcinogen. The recall affects only aerosol Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen products, which the company advises consumers should stop using immediately. This recall was also announced by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration…
Read MoreIn-Car Advertising: Is Distracted Driving About to Get Much Worse?
The Ford Motor Company® recently patented technology that supports in-car advertising. The technology, which is not yet in use, is a billboard detector that can read ads and display them inside a moving vehicle. This invention may mean good things for advertisers as it presents a new way to reach potential customers. However, the same…
Read MoreMultitasking Surgeons Are the Surgery Risk You May Not Expect
Most patients, when scheduling any type of surgery or medical procedure, do their due diligence. They ask their specialist or primary care physician to recommend the surgeon best suited to perform their specific surgery. They reach out to family and friends who have undergone the same procedure and ask for the name of the surgeon…
Read MorePhilips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP Machines Recalled for Injury Risks
Philips Respironics has issued a recall for up to four million ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines because of a defect related to its polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam. The recall affects machines that are used in hospitals and other healthcare settings, as well as personal use machines which are used to alleviate sleep apnea.…
Read MoreHeadlight Glare Recognized as Potential Nighttime Driving Hazard
Most people know that driving at night can be dangerous. But few may have realized quite how dangerous it really is. According to the National Safety Council, 50 percent of traffic deaths happen at night – even though we only do one quarter of our driving after dark. What is the reason behind this staggering…
Read MoreCPSC Finally Bans Dangerous Infant Sleep Products
The phrase “sleep like a baby” is often used to indicate that a person enjoyed a peaceful, carefree night of rest. It is misleading saying, however, because as every parent knows, babies are not always the best sleepers. This is especially true during the first few months, when they tend to sleep for shorter spurts…
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