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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently raised concerns about the overdiagnosis and overtreatment of tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, in infants in the United States. Tongue-tie is a condition where a tight or short band of tissue tethers the bottom of the...
Motor vehicle accidents involving bicyclists remain an alarming concern in Connecticut, with five fatalities reported in 2023, up from the previous two years. Bike injuries involving motor vehicles are far less isolated incidents, with 336 vehicle-related injuries...
An estimated 1.66 million people in the United States were injured in motor vehicle collisions in 2023. These figures include everything from minor cuts to significant injuries, including nearly 41,000 deaths (according to the NHTSA). Even in the relatively small...
Driving always has risks, regardless of the season. However, as the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, the fall season introduces a unique set of challenges for drivers. From unpredictable weather patterns to increased wildlife activity, fall driving...
Elder abuse is a serious issue that affects countless seniors here in Connecticut and across the country. While the signs are wide-ranging, the Centers for Disease Control defines it generally as any intentional or negligent act by a caregiver, staff member, resident...
Walking is a healthy activity, but it also comes with risks in Connecticut and elsewhere. According to a recent article in the Connecticut Mirror, the state’s road designs put pedestrians at risk. The data shows that 73 pedestrians were struck and killed in 2022 (the...
Pedestrian safety is improving in the United States, with an estimated 5.4% decrease in pedestrian deaths in 2023, marking the first decline in this statistic since the onset of COVID-19, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Despite this,...
Connecticut may be the third smallest state by area in the United States, but there still are plenty of roadways to travel on and some of them are more dangerous than others for travelers. Four roadways in Connecticut to watch out for Some roads are more dangerous...
Patient abandonment is a term used in the healthcare industry to describe a situation where a healthcare provider prematurely ends the provider-patient relationship without ensuring the patient has access to equivalent care and without giving the patient adequate...
The number of drownings in the United States has trended downward for decades. But, unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now reports that the number of drowning fatalities has risen over the past three years from 4,000 in 2019 to 4,500 a year...
