A new study conducted recently has found that past victims of traumatic brain injuries have lower levels of melatonin – an issue that could disturb patients’ sleep for years to come. Published in the American Academy of Neurology, the study followed about 50 people – half of which had recently suffered a traumatic brain injury…
The latest statistics on medical malpractice claims paid — meaning the lawsuit or complaint had some merit — show that the Tar Heel State had the second highest number of any state in our region. Here is the breakdown from the Kaiser Foundation: Maryland (MD) — 170 North Carolina (NC) — 146 South Carolina (SC)…
A boy caused a deadly boat accident that killed his mother in a Virginia river last week. Virginia police are still deciding whether to press charges against the adult who allowed the child to drive the boat.
Looking for information about diesel exhaust fumes and their connection to lung cancer? If so, take a look at this article. There is a growing body of scientific evidence linking diesel fumes and various ailments. Read on to learn more.
After a fight broke out in a ward at Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina (NC), in mid-April, federal investigators cited the psychiatric hospital for maintaining “conditions … so deficient that the safety of patients is considered to be under ongoing threat.” Staff responding to the melee, which lasted nearly an hour and took…