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U.S. senators argue for banning simultaneous surgeries
Sometimes good investigative reporting can bring a widespread problem to light and catch the attention of lawmakers who have the power to do something about it.The Boston Globe Spotlight team (made famous by last year's Best Picture Oscar-winning film Spotlight) did...
Transport company being sued for Mississippi crash
Two Mississippi residents have filed a lawsuit against an Arkansas transportation company in connection with an accident that occurred this past June. The crash occurred on Interstate Highway 10 in Jefferson County.The plaintiffs are alleging that the company, P.A.M....
Why are internists the subject of many medical malpractice suits?
Many people assume that surgeons and medical specialists are the subject of medical malpractice suit, many internists are also the subject of lawsuits. Many primary care physicians are internists.While they may deal with relatively minor medical conditions like cold...
Deer-vehicle collisions common this time of year
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is warning drivers to take extra precautions to avoid deer-vehicle collisions. White-tailed deer are more active and visible on the roadways this time of year, as the temperatures get colder, the days get shorter and...
Why should you try to avoid hospitals over the holidays?
Many of our readers have probably heard that it's best to avoid going to the hospital, if you can, during the holiday season. Many people decide to get elective surgery done in the latter weeks of the year while they have time off and before their insurance...
Mississippi has among the weakest teen driving laws in the U.S.
The number of Mississippi teens involved in fatal vehicle crashes has been increasing. In 2015, over 100 young drivers (ages 15 to 20) were killed on our roads. That was an increase of 36 percent over the previous year's total of 76. In Mississippi, teens can get a...
Study: Hospital staff should be encouraged to report errors
It's understandable that medical professionals may be hesitant to report errors for fear of disciplinary action by their employers, as well as potential liability. However, a study by St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital found that by reporting so-called patient...
The effect of older truck drivers on accident rates
With people living longer and often struggling to make ends meet in retirement, a number of Americans are returning to their previous professions or entering new lines of work. This includes trucking.About 10 percent of commercial vehicle drivers (of both trucks and...
FMCSA recommends sleep apnea test for long haul drivers
Board members of the Medical Review Board of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), are recommending that men and women truck drivers who meet certain criteria be tested for sleep apnea. The test hopes to identify and help treat truck drivers who could...
Family says chiropractic treatment killed a 34-year-old mom
Many people go to chiropractors to seek relief from a number of types of aches and pains caused by injuries or simply aging. While most people receive relief from chiropractic treatments, sometimes things can go horribly wrong.The family of a 34-year-old woman wants...