The Unknown Dangers of Shift Work
More than 2-million Americans could be at risk for poor health because of their work hours! According to a recent study by the Journal of American Osteopathic Association (J.A.O.A.), shift...
Surgical Robots: The Risks You Need To Know
There’s no doubt that advanced technology has significantly benefited the health care industry. But patients considering going under the knife of a surgical robot may want to do their research...
Best (And Worst) Hospitals In CT
Hospitals in Connecticut could be getting safer! According to the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, Connecticut hospitals have drastically improved since the beginning of the year. Ranking number 40...
High Medical Bills: This Surprise Fee Can Increase Your Cost!
When 27-year-old Brianna Snitchler scheduled an appointment to remove a cyst, her physician recommended a simple biopsy to check the growth for cancer first. Brianna’s biopsy was performed via a...
’Dry Drowning’: What Parents Need To Know
The concept of ‘dry drowning’ has been frightening American parents for years. Living in fear that your child could become fatally ill every time they accidentally swallow water is terrifying....
The Most Dangerous Lawn Mower Accidents
There is something about lawn mowers that makes kids go nuts, especially when mom or dad allows them to take a ride. But the utter excitement children show for lawn...
Connecticut Hospital Rankings
Best (And Worst) Hospitals In CT The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for Connecticut are in, and the results are not impressive. Last week, Connecticut hospitals ranked 40th in the country...
Surgical Centers Are More Dangerous Than You Thought
In the last decade, Connecticut has seen an influx of Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) providing same-day care at lower costs. Unfortunately, that doesn’t make these facilities safe. New research continues...
Is Your Doctor Banned?
Bad doctors who surrender their license to save their reputations may still be practicing medicine. An investigation published by MedpageToday last November revealed that hundreds of physicians who have surrendered their...