Author Archives: Kevin Quinn
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Earlier we discussed forms of elder abuse. Another form of elder abuse is the dangerous conditions maintained by some caregivers who neglect their responsibilities for keeping seniors and disabled individuals safe. In recent months, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) addressed the issue of adult bedrails and vulnerable adults. In San Diego and across the… Read More »
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A study conducted by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimates that up to 98,000 people die each year from preventable medical errors. According to the study, preventable medical errors are the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. An abundance of research confirms the surprising extent of medical errors. According to the Congressional… Read More »
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Whether suffered on a highway, worksite or on the battlefield, traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs not just by impact but when force exerted on the brain shakes and shears the very connective tissue of the brain itself. New research offers insights into the organizational habits of the brain after suffering an accident severe enough to… Read More »