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Understanding placental abruption

A mother suffering from a placental abruption in Washington requires medical attention right away. It is an emergency situation that needs immediate and quick care. Baby Center defines placental abruption as the detachment of the placenta from the uterus. The placenta is how the baby is nourished in the womb, so any disruption in...

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Tips for dealing with aggressive drivers

Anyone who has been behind the wheel of a motor vehicle knows that aggressive drivers are everywhere. Unfortunately, road rage can be a very dangerous thing. According to the Traffic Safety, aggressive driving contributes to over half of all traffic fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as operating a...

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Truck accidents vs car accidents

When it comes to choosing a vehicle, many people are especially concerned about its safety. Nobody wants to get into an accident on a Washington roadway, but if it should happen, they want to know they have a good chance of walking away from it. For this reason, many people wonder if they will...

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What is wrong-site surgery?

Imagine that you need surgery on your right foot. You go to the Washington hospital, get checked in and go through the process of getting to the operating room. You count backwards from 100 and drift to sleep. The next thing you know, you are waking up. You look down to see your left...

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What causes brain injuries at birth?

A newborn baby is a great joy, but when something goes wrong during the delivery, it can be devastating. You may wonder how infants suffer from brain injuries during birth in Washington. While these problems are actually quite rare, they can still happen, so here is a look at some causes of brain injuries...

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Collision avoidance systems and rear-end collisions

The statistics and facts do not lie when it comes to the dangers of rear-end collisions on roadways in Washington and across the country. As the National Transportation Safety Board has reported, more than half of all accidents occurring in 2012 to 2014 were rear-end crashes with 1,700 annual fatalities as a result. This...

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The prevalence of medical misdiagnosis

Many people in Seattle and across Washington visit emergency rooms and outpatient clinics seeking a medical diagnosis and treatment from healthcare professionals. People trust these knowledgeable professionals to help them in their time of medical need. However, what people do not consider is the fact that physicians, nurses and surgeons work long hours in...

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How many miles are driven in the U.S. every year?

The United States is the third largest country in the world by square miles. It also has the largest road network in the world, with 4 million miles of roads throughout the country. Considering the vastness of our roadway system – and how much our roads are used – there are obvious issues that...

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What is Erb’s palsy?

If your baby shows signs of weakness in one arm after birth, he or she may be suffering from Erb’s palsy. This is a birth injury that may occur most often in difficult deliveries in Washington. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Erb’s palsy most often happens when the neck of the...

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Nighttime driving poses a danger to motorists

In Washington and in other states across the country, many motorists continue to fill the roadways even after the sun has set. People are busy traveling to and from work, going out with friends and running errands. What many people may not know is that their chances of being killed in a serious motor...

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