How ER pharmacists can help reduce medication errors
Medication errors are among the most prevalent types of medical malpractice. Wrong dosages, mistaken prescriptions, overlooked drug interactions or missed contraindications – all can lead to serious harm. And these mistakes frequently happen in emergency rooms and hospitals, where staff members are stretched thin. A recent study has shed light...
5 dangers that cranes pose on construction sites
Cranes play a critical role in construction. Many jobs simply wouldn’t be possible without them. However, as large, heavy pieces of equipment, cranes can be dangerous to both the workers who operate them and those in the vicinity. Anyone who works on cranes or in close proximity to them should...
Lingering effects of concussions aren’t well understood
Concussions are surprisingly common injuries. Nearly 1 in 4 adults have suffered from a concussion, according to an NPR poll, and more than a third of those victims have had repeated concussions. Perhaps because they’re so prevalent, concussions used to be regarded as no big deal. In recent years, however,...