Study Shows ERs With Translators Less Likely to Make Errors
Communication is crucial when a patient is meeting with a healthcare professional to talk about their care plan. But what happens when this communication is compromised? A new study suggests that the quality of translation for non-English speaking patients in American hospitals could have a direct impact on the safety of the patient. Published in… read more
Helicopters Trauma Patient Rescue Rate Higher Than Ambulances
If you’re involved in a life-threatening accident that requires immediate medical attention, then it’s imperative that you get to a trauma center as quickly as possible, and a new study suggests that you might be better off traveling by air than on the street. The Journal of the American Medical Association has just published a… read more
Inaccurate Tire Placard Prompts Recall of 672 Toyota Tacomas
Several hundred 2012 Toyota Tacoma trucks are being recalled due to the noted tire and loading information being incorrect in regard to spare tire size and cold inflation pressure. The information is contained within a placard that is placed on the vehicle. As this placard is incorrect, the vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor… read more
Full Circle Nut Blend Recalled by John B. Sanfilippo and Son
The presence of undeclared soy and milk has triggered the immediate recall of Full Circle Concierge Snack Nut Blend sold in 11 ounce packs and having a best by date of November 2. These ingredients have the potential to cause severe, even life-threatening allergic reactions in certain groups of people that have sensitivities to such… read more
Undeclared Milk Prompts Star Light Coconut Candy Recall
A product that was made in Vietnam, Star Light Coconut Candy Keo Dua, was found to contain undeclared milk upon investigation by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors. This was followed by a study by officials with Food Laboratories that confirmed the milk’s presence. Because this undeclared milk could lead… read more
New Study Says MP3 Player Usage Compromises Driving Ability
I often talk about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel of an automobile, but a new study sheds some light on a practice that could be just as dangerous. A new article in a journal called Human Factors shows that a process as seemingly simple as choosing a song from an MP3 player… read more
NHTSA Study Shows Many Fail to Stop Drivers from Texting
A new survey sheds some light on the disturbing practice of texting while behind the wheel of car. Following a poll of over 6,000 persons by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it was discovered that 90% of people believe that texting or emailing while driving is an unsafe practice. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean… read more
Cancer Drugs Seized After Circumventing FDA Approval Process
United States Marshals seized a number of supposed cancer curing drugs from a plant in Bogard, Missouri. The seizure was initiated following a request by the Food and Drug Administration, who investigated the plant in January following a complaint from a consumer. The manufacturer in question, Notions-N-Things Distribution, was responsible for marketing drugs that purported… read more
Peanut Presence Prompts Harry and David BBQ Almond Recall
Barbeque almonds are the latest item to get the recall treatment. The product in question is Harry & David Premium Kansas Style Barbeque Almonds. The items, which come in two ounce bags, may contain peanuts, an allergen that could cause allergic persons to have a severe reaction if they consume the product. 205 bags are… read more
South Africa urges motorists to Think Pedestrian
Think Pedestrian, a newly launched public safety awareness initiative, sponsored by local businesses in cooperation with the United Nations, aims to make the roads in South Africa safer by educating drivers and pedestrians about the risks associated with roadway travel, and the best ways to avoid these dangers. The significantly large number of deaths caused… read more
NHTSA Testing Vehicle to Vehicle Communication in Ann Arbor
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the efficacy of technology that would enable vehicles to communicate with both each other and stationary edifices in order to help prevent accidents on the road. They currently have 3,000 cars undergoing rigorous testing in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. This program is designed to… read more
Los Angeles Expands Pedestrian Safety Efforts
A number of organizations dedicated to protecting the interests of pedestrians exist across the entire country. There’s New York’s Transportation Alternatives, Portland’s Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, and there’s even a group right here in San Francisco aptly called Walk San Francisco. It may come as a surprise then that one of the biggest pedestrian-centric cities in… read more
