Do strong malpractice laws impact the quality of care that patients receive? At least in one area -- post-surgical complications -- they don't. That was the finding of a recent study by Northwestern University's medical school.To determine a state's "malpractice...
Month: January 2017
Commercial truck accidents can have long-term consequences
When most people worry about vehicular collisions, they imagine an accident occurring between their vehicle and another private passenger vehicle. For thousands of Americans every year, however, the accident actually takes place between their vehicle and a larger...
Boating and drinking don’t mix
Most Mississippians who spend a day boating on one of our many waterways don't anticipate that anything will go wrong -- and they certainly can't imagine a fatal accident. However, too often, a leisurely excursion on the water can turn deadly.In 2015, according to the...
Extra cautions required while driving in construction zones
Road construction is basically a year-round activity here in Mississippi. Therefore, it's not uncommon to come upon road crews.Unfortunately, construction zones can be dangerous places for those in vehicles and construction workers alike. According to the Federal...
How do Mississippi’s VA medical centers rate?
If you or a family member relies on a hospital run by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical care, you now have access to ratings for the 146 VA medical centers across the country. The VA has always rated its facilities on a one-to-five scale in order to...
Are female doctors better than their male counterparts?
Everyone wants to have the best possible doctor, whether for annual check-ups, treatment of a serious or chronic condition or major surgery. A doctor's gender should be irrelevant. However, a recently-published study by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,...
Casinos want drunken gamblers, increasing risks
Wondering why the risk for pedestrians and sober drivers is so high when driving near a casino? Part of the reason is that casinos may end up over-serving their patrons. This can increase DUI accidents, which are often tragic when both parties are in motor vehicles...
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