In 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Safety Communication to warn the public about polypropylene mesh used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP). After originally stating in 2008 that complications from POP mesh were “rare,” the agency reversed itself three years…
Statistics released by the Office of Traffic Safety confirmed a grim reality for Nevadans: 2018 had the highest number of fatal traffic accidents in the past decade. 2018’s 331 fatalities marked an over six percent increase from 2017’s 311 fatalities. Here are some of the…
In 1999, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) met in Montreal, Quebec and adopted a new international treaty named the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air. The multilateral treaty has become known more commonly as the Montreal Convention
Today’s guests on the “Beyond Driving with Dignity” podcast show, Rich Granger (DriveOhio), and Randy Cole (Ohio Turnpike Commission), share with us how DriveOhio is driving Ohio’s preparation and leadership for the future of smart mobility. DriveOhio, an initiative of the Ohio Department of Transpo
A common question is “Has my hernia mesh been recalled?” This presumes that our consumer watchdog agency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recalls from the market medical devices that are causing U.S. consumers problems. That is not really the way it happens.…
Hernia mesh is made of polypropylene (PP), a cheap polymer that comes from the petroleum industry. At least one trial gave us a closer look at how that polymer is treated before it is made into a permanent medical device – surgical mesh – used…
Many companies are currently producing credible technology that not only offers day-to-day advantages for fleets and truckers in the form of improved service, reduced time and cost, but also increased safety through the reduction of accidents. Here are 8 technologies both drivers and fleets should…
Our elderly loved ones, who are members of one of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, need to be treated with a high level of caution and care during medical situations. Unfortunately, worldwide trends have shown that the carelessness of prescribing doctors often leads…
On Jan. 1, a new law came into effect that requires hospitals in the United States to post the prices of all of their offered services and procedures online.
While most drivers make occasional mistakes on the road, it goes without saying that roads should be designed and maintained in a way that minimizes car crash potential. Unfortunately, this may not be the case for many intersections. On the morning of Christmas…
While no one wants to dwell on the possibility of losing a loved one in a car accident, the harsh reality is that innocent people are often forced to pay the fatal consequences of another party’s wrongdoing. When these tragedies do happen, loved ones or…
Listen is as Dr. Andrew Whitman, Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology/Palliative Care at the University of Virginia Health System appears on the “Beyond Driving with Dignity” show and explains the dilemma posed by polypharmacy and the effects it may have on older drivers.
