If you are receiving treatment at a healthcare facility for a medical or surgical condition, you are at risk for contracting a healthcare-associated infection (HAIs). HAIs are one of the primary causes of preventable death in the United States. Although HAIs are the most common…
You talked about many things with your spouse before he went into the hospital. You talked about what would happen if he were unable to fully recover from his illness or injuries. You even talked about what might happen if he were to die from…
No one in Kentucky likes to think about growing old, but then again, no one likes to think about the alternative, either. We all need to face the truth of our own mortality. If we are lucky enough to live until a ripe old age,…
You may be tempted to think that the chances of a serious medication mistake in a Louisville hospital are millions to one. Unfortunately, researchers have found that the real number is far smaller—even at accredited healthcare institutions. In a recent article in the Journal of…
When people hit their heads hard enough to cause damage to the brain, as in a Kentucky car crash, the injury often is not limited to the site of impact. The consistency of the brain has been compared to firm pudding, soft tofu, and soft…
Asbestos has been used in the United States as an insulation material since the mid- to late 19th century. Although asbestos manufacture was banned in 1978, the significant dangers of the material had been noted for about 60 years. Even after the ban, asbestos was…