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J&J Plagued by Product Recalls
August 30, 2010
Johnson & Johnson took another hit recently with the company announcing yet another product recall. This time round, the company said that it is voluntarily recalling two hip replacement systems - the ASR XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System

RTA: Operator error caused accident
August 26, 2010
CLEVELAND - RTA authorities have ruled that operator error caused a train to hit a man at the East 55th Rapid Station in June.

Lawsuits Down In Ohio
August 20, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio Supreme Court says the number new cases filed in Ohio courts last year was the lowest in a decade.

Fatalities on the Job Fell in 2009
August 20, 2010
The total number of fatal workplace injuries fell by 17 percent last year, to 4,340, down from 5,214 in 2008, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday.

Dying to Text
August 19, 2010

Just this past weekend, I listened as text messages pinged my friends’ phones – messages sent by other friends who were currently driving to meet us. Like any safety editor worth her salt, I made a point to tell my friends just how dangerous texting while driving is. That includes writing new texts, reading incoming texts, searching through the inbox, checking e-mail, trying to look up contacts, or (God forbid) playing games like Farmville while driving.

Ohio officials seek OK to raise truck weight limits to ease exports
August 19, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gov. Ted Strickland's administration wants certain freight trucks to carry heavier loads on highways so Ohio farmers and manufacturers can increase exports.

FDA Sounds New Alert on Misuse of Nimodipine
August 3, 2010
Agency links IV administration to serious harm, including four patient death.

Distracted driving: Teens know risks but text anyway
August 3, 2010
Nearly nine in 10 teenage drivers have engaged in distracted-driving behaviors such as texting or talking on a cell phone although most of them know that their actions increase their risk of crashing, a new survey finds.

ODOT Looking At Ways To Make Construction Zones Safer
July 30, 2010
The death of a local construction worker is causing the Ohio Department of Transportation to look at ways to make temporary construction zones safer.

Toyota recalling Avalons over steering issue
July 29, 2010
Toyota Motor Corp. has issued a safety recall of roughly 373,000 2000-04 model year Avalons sold in the U.S. over concerns that steering lock bars could break under...

ODOT: Two fatalities in Ohio road construction zones in two weeks
July 29, 2010
RICHFIELD -- A North Royalton man was struck and killed working on Interstate 271 in Richfield. That's two in Ohio in as many weeks.

New Guidelines Aim to Curb Repeat Caesarean Procedures
July 23, 2010
Repeat caesareans may not be always necessary, medical experts say. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is issuing a new set of rules for women to find health facilities and doctors easily....

Fatal crashes nearly double in Butler County; statewide numbers climbing
July 23, 2010
HAMILTON — Butler County has had nine more fatal crashes on local roadways this year compared to this point last year, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.This is part of a statewide trend that OSHP officials say have them “alarmed.”As of July 21 this year, 568 lives have been lost on Ohio roadways, compared to 507 during the same time period last year — a 12 percent increase in rural and urban fatal crashes.

Safety-driven software aims to block texting while driving
July 22, 2010
Technology is emerging that could solve a growing menace on the nation's highways: texting while driving....

Driving force behind course: teen road safety
July 22, 2010
Zach Sares drove a "skid car" continuously around a set of orange cones, while an instructor next to him intentionally put the car into a skid and watched the 17-year-old try to regain control.

Enforcement train event geared to impart railway safety
June 11, 2010
In 2009, Ohio ranked fourth in the nation for the number of pedestrians killed in train accidents. More than 5,000 people trespassing onto private railway property have been killed in railway accidents during the past decade.

20 Things You Should Never Buy Used
June 11, 2010
We all love scoring great deals on Craigslist and Ebay, but many second-hand purchases are actually terrible deals. Stay clear of these 20 used items that will end up costing you money -- or even endanger your health.

Whirlpool Recalling 1.7 Million Maytag Dishwashers
June 3, 2010
Whirlpool Corp., the world’s largest appliance maker, issued the biggest U.S. dishwasher recall in three years to fix 1.7 million of its Maytag models with a fire hazard...

Following deadly crash, bill advances in Ohio House to require seat belts on school buses
June 3, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State lawmakers say a school bus crash that killed an eastern Ohio kindergarten student has given new urgency to a proposal requiring seat belts on school buses.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/business/28drug.html?src=busln
May 27, 2010
The Johnson & Johnson business unit that recalled millions of liquid children’s Tylenol and other pediatric medicines last month

Americans Indicate They Are Cutting Back on Talking and Texting While Driving
May 27, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio-- U.S. drivers say they are talking and texting less while driving than they did a year ago and they say it's because they are more aware of the dangers of driving while distracted (DWD)

Lead-paint safety tips for do-it-yourself projects
May 17, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency's new rule requires safeguards when working on buildings that have lead paint, but it doesn't apply to...

Motorcyclist killed after collision with SUV in Sandusky County
May 17, 2010
A man was killed after he was thrown from his motorcycle as it collided with a sport-utility vehicle in Sandusky County’s York Township, Ohio Highway Patrol said.

Bus seat belt laws mostly exclude wheelchairs
May 10, 2010
Lonnie Acton's lifeless body sat in a wheelchair fastened to the floor of a mangled minibus.  No shoulder or lap belt protected him when a tractor-trailer slid across a snowy highway and slammed into the bus in January, killing him and two other residents of a special-needs center in western Ohio.

Few 
answers given in 
manhole incident
May 10, 2010
1 died at the scene, 2 remain hospitalized after unidentified fumes overcome them.  Police and emergency crews on the scene of an accident that killed a Middletown city worker and injured two firefighters...

Bar-code system lowers medication errors: study
May 5, 2010
Using a bar code on patient wristbands cut drug errors by more than half, researchers at one U.S. hospital reported on Wednesday.

Rhodes High School band member still in critical condition
May 4, 2010
The Cleveland high school band member struck and dragged by a car that jumped a curb at a parade Sunday remained in critical condition late Monday.

Motorcycle Safety Month drives home vital points
May 3, 2010
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and everyone, not just those who ride motorcycles, needs to be aware of bikes on the roads. Motorcycles make up less than 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States, but, in 2008, accounted for 14 percent of total traffic fatalities...

Johnnson and Johnson recall medicine for infants and children
May 3, 2010
A division of Johnson & Johnson is recalling 43 over-the-counter medicines made for infants and children -- including liquid versions of Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl -- after federal regulators identified what they called deficiencies at the company's manufacturing facility.

Cleveland: Emergency worker injured in crash
April 24, 2010
CLEVLEAND -- An EMS vehicle was involved in a car accident at the intersection West Blvd and W. 105 Saturday evening. Two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) were injured in the crash and transported to a nearby hospital.

Ohio justice: Technology challenges jury control
April 23, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio Supreme Court justice says judges' control of the jury process faces serious challenges from smart phones, social media and constantly updated websites. Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger said Friday it's more difficult to maintain what she calls pristine jurors because people are used to tweeting, updating Facebook and telling the world what they're doing.

Train Crossing Didn't Work Properly, Company Confirms
April 20, 2010
The company that owns and operates the railroad tracks where an Amtrak train struck an SUV last Friday acknowledges that the crossing gates and warning systems didn't function properly.

Despite law, many U.S. hospitals aren't reporting disciplinary action to a national database
April 20, 2010
For almost 20 years, federal law has required hospitals and medical boards to report doctors they discipline -- for medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, substandard care and the like -- to something called the National Practitioner Data Bank.

More Die After Colon Surgery at Teaching Hospitals: Study
April 19, 2010
Colon surgery patients are more likely to die if their procedure is performed at a teaching hospital, says a new study.

Cintas settles wrongful death case
April 16, 2010
Cintas Corp. settled a lawsuit involving the death of a former employee, four days before it was to go to trial...

Loss Motivates Board President, Brother To Fight Distracted Driving
April 14, 2010
Hilliard, Ohio - Everyone’s heard texting or talking on your mobile while driving is dangerous. That doesn’t stop some people, though. But here’s the reality....

Local law enforcement officers prefer text-messaging at home
April 10, 2010
:( Police Chief Tom Bell didn't use such texting slang to warn against the danger of mixing driving and the popular form of communication, but his meaning was clearer than the letters on a QWERTY keyboard

Enforcement of Ohio's new booster-seat law begins today
April 7, 2010
Why is Ohio requiring booster seats?Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children age 4 to 8 in Ohio, according to AAA. Eighty-nine were killed and more than 21,000 injured in auto accidents...

Ohio slowest to hear disability cases for Social Security insurance
April 7, 2010
Ohio residents seeking Social Security Disability Insurance wait longer for a hearing than residents of any other state, says a study released Tuesday, April 6.

USA TODAY: FAA error-reporting program reveals hazards, yields fixes
April 6, 2010
A new error-reporting program in the nation's air-traffic system is revealing thousands of previously unknown hazards such as dangerous runway crossings and unreported midair problems.

Train-related crashes on decline, while number of deaths increase
March 30, 2010
Officials say safer driving behavior makes a difference.

Ohio law limiting injured worker suits upheld
March 30, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A law restricting injured workers' ability to sue their employers in intentional tort cases is constitutional, Ohio's Supreme Court has ruled in separate cases. In Rose Kaminski vs. Metal & Wire Products Co...

Data analysis shows Toyota tops speed control complaints
March 26, 2010
In a pattern almost unbroken since 2004, speed control problems are a higher proportion of Toyota's driver complaint filings than they are for other big automakers...

11 people killed after semi hits van on interstate
March 26, 2010
State police say they're not yet sure what caused a semi to cross the median of Interstate 65, and into a van...

Cleveland RTA pays millions to settle lawsuits over the past three years
March 22, 2010
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has paid more than $6 million over three years to compensate for injuries and deaths caused by buses and trains, records show. Two cases in which buses made left turns and struck people in crosswalks ...

Dealer Hit for Installing Aged, Recalled Firestone Tire
March 22, 2010
A Southern California dealer was hit with an $18 million judgment last week, with the jury finding in favor of an 11-year-old boy killed in a crash attributed to a previously recalled Firestone tire.

Encouraging Doctors to Report Mistakes
March 17, 2010
One of the first steps for keeping patients safe is to change the culture in which doctors are asked to report the mistakes they make, writes Dr. Pauline Chen in today’s Doctor and Patient column.

New Vehicle Technologies Contribute to Historic Low in Highway Fatalities
March 16, 2010
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week reported new, lifesaving technology as one of the primary factors driving down the nation's vehicle fatality rates. Traffic deaths fell to the lowest level in 56 years in 2009, with fewer than 34,000 people killed.

Social Security Adm. smooths Alzheimer's payment program
March 15, 2010
In its effort to improve and expedite the disability determination process, the Social Security Administration will add early-onset Alzheimer's disease to its Compassionate Allowances Initiative. The initiative identifies debilitating diseases and medical conditions that meet the SSA's disability standards for Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income.

Doctors debate C-section options
March 11, 2010
The issue is controversial and prompted the National Institutes of Health to convene experts this week in hopes of helping guide the future of vaginal births after C-sections, a practice also known as VBAC.

Texting ban gets moving in House
March 10, 2010
One week ago, state Rep. Linda Bolon was doing her best to avoid a texting driver on I-71 north of Columbus. Yesterday, her committee took a key step toward banning texting while behind the wheel.

Toyota Prius Recall: Runaway Prius Impact
March 9, 2010
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Toyota announced Tuesday that it is planning to issue a recall of its 2004 to 2009 Prius models [2004-2005 Toyota Prius pictured above], following a runaway Toyota Prius incident on Monday.

NTSB Chairman Warns Of The Dangers Of Fatigue In Transportation
March 9, 2010
Washington, DC - National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman on Friday encouraged the sleep research and healthcare community to continue their efforts to educate transportation policy makers of the dangers of fatigue in all modes of transportation.

DOT: Bus In Fatal Crash Operating Illegally
March 5, 2010
The bus that killed multiple people in a collision on westbound Interstate 10 at milepost 173 south of Ahwatukee on Friday morning should not have been in operation, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Nasty weekend on roads: Patrol reports 25 crash, dozens more spinouts, cars in ditches
March 1, 2010
The Ohio Highway Patrol’s Elyria post reported 25 crashes over the weekend and at least 44 vehicles slipping into ditches and crashing into snow banks. “For every crash that we handled, we went to two that were called in as crashes but there wasn’t physical damage,” a highway patrol dispatcher said. “This was one of the busiest weekends I’ve ever worked.”

Five Important Insurance Questions
February 24, 2010
With so many auto insurance companies claiming to be the best, it’s difficult to know which one to choose. Here are five important questions to ask before signing on with any car insurance company.

Crash Serves as Reminder Not to Text While Driving
February 24, 2010
An accident near New Wilmington served as a reminder to motorists not to text while driving.

Waxman calls on Toyota to put safety first, says NHTSA must improve
February 23, 2010
The chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee called on Toyota Motor Corp.’s leaders to start putting safety first and paying attention to consumer complaints.

Air Passengers in the Dark Regarding Pilot Backgrounds
February 19, 2010
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - Not all pilots are created equal. Some have a great deal of experience and a clear disciplinary record. Other pilots have much different backgrounds. But when passengers board a plane, there have no idea of who's at the controls.

Hopkins Is Leading Effort To Reduce Medical Errors
February 18, 2010
Odds are you or someone you know has been the victim of a medical error.  Now, Johns Hopkins Hospital is leading the way in reducing mistakes.

Toyota hit by new surge of reported fatalities in vehicles
February 15, 2010
Federal officials have received a flurry of new complaints in recent weeks about deaths linked to sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles, bringing the total number of alleged fatalities to 34 since 2000, according to government data.

Statistics Show Most Accidents Caused By Human Error
February 11, 2010
... only a tiny fraction of all accidents are caused by problems with the car, and most of those are related to tire failures. The vast majority occur because a human driver did something wrong, or simply got distracted.

Prius owners blame wild rides on cruise control
February 11, 2010
The Toyota Prius sometimes accelerates while in cruise control, rocketing past the set speed and sending drivers on wild rides, according to some owners and auto safety experts.

Head-on crash results in injuries
February 11, 2010
Three people were flown by medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle head-on collision...

I-Team: Suit-Proof Physicians
February 5, 2010
CINCINNATI -- The Ohio Supreme Court has enacted a monumental change that impacts doctors and patients, shifting malpractice judgments from doctors’ insurers to the taxpayers.  The ruling means your private doctor can make a serious medical mistake - take off the wrong leg, operate on the wrong side of your brain - and you can never sue him in a jury trial.

Other autos under scrutiny for safety issues
February 4, 2010
Toyota has been in the spotlight for recalling millions of U.S. vehicles for gas pedals that might stick open for different reasons, but government safety officials also have taken action recently against several other automakers for a variety of critical safety issues that also involve large numbers of vehicles.

Settlement Talks Reported in Ground Zero Workers’ Suit
February 4, 2010
With a firm trial date looming for thousands of lawsuits brought by workers at ground zero against the city, lawyers for both sides are engaged in intensive talks aimed at settling some or all the cases.

Toyota recall: Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood advises owners not to drive their cars
February 3, 2010
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood just went nuclear in his tirade against Toyota: He is now advising owners of the eight recalled models to park them and not drive them until they can be brought into dealers to have their accelerator pedals repaired.

Study Shows Texting Ban While Driving won
February 1, 2010
Texting and talking on the phone while driving presents dangers. A surprising new study suggests a ban won't decrease crashes.

Toyota pedal maker says it's making redesigned pedals, looking for quick repair
January 28, 2010
WASHINGTON --  Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it's closing in on solutions to a gas pedal system problem, but it still had no details on when drivers would see repairs as an embarrassing recall spread to more than 2.4 million vehicles on three continents.

Berea texting ban needs 'tweaking'
January 28, 2010
BEREA -- City Council plans to clarify a proposed ban on text messaging while driving before voting on the legislation that was introduced last week.

Worker Could Not Get To Valve Before House Explosion
January 28, 2010
CLEVELAND -- Dominion East Ohio did not shut off the gas at the curb at the Cleveland home that exploded on Monday.

FAA Cites Progress in Drive to Improve Commuter Airline Safety
January 27, 2010
Federal aviation regulators said new government and industry initiatives have succeeded in lifting the overall safety of U.S. commuter airlines.  The report follows a wide-ranging FAA effort to plug numerous safety gaps exposed by the February 2009 crash of a Colgan Air turboprop near Buffalo, N.Y., which killed 50 people.

Toyota Halts Sales Over Safety Issue
January 26, 2010
In a stunning and unprecedented move, Toyota Motor Corp. on Tuesday halted sales of most of its popular models in the U.S. in response to growing concerns that possible defects may cause the vehicles to accelerate unintentionally.

U.S. bans truckers, bus drivers from texting while driving
January 27, 2010
On Tuesday, the federal government formally barred truckers and bus drivers from sending text messages while behind the wheel, putting its imprimatur on a prohibition embraced by many large trucking and transportation companies.

Toyota recall January 2010: Is your car on the list? Here's what to do.
January 22, 2010
After announcing the largest auto recall in US history last fall to fix sudden acceleration problems, Toyota late Thursday announced an additional recall of some 2.3 million vehicles. The announcement was made after ABC News told the Japanese automaker that it was going to air a report about more Toyota sudden-acceleration problems.

FDA Issues Warning About BPA Exposure
January 18, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration is encouraging families to limit their children's exposure to a chemical found in thousands of household products.

Safety tips for portable generator use
January 16, 2010
A portable generator can be a boon during a winter power outage, but it can also be a hazard if it isn't used properly.

Distracted Driving Causes 28% of U.S. Auto Crashes, Group Says
January 14, 2010
At least 28 percent of U.S. traffic crashes are caused by drivers using handheld communication devices such as mobile phones, a safety group said.

Ohio Receives Poor Highway Safety Rating
January 13, 2010
CINCINNATI --Highway safety advocates give Ohio the lowest possible rating on a recent review of state highway laws.

Driver On Cell Phone Blamed For Crash
January 13, 2010
Dayton police rushed to the scene of a head-on crash early Wednesday morning on Siebenthaler Avenue.  They said the driver who caused the accident was talking on her cell phone at the time.

For Some, Lasik Brings More Problems Than Solutions
January 11, 2010
To date, more than 17 million people worldwide have had Lasik eye surgery in hopes of relegating glasses and contacts to the waste bin.

4 dead in Ohio crash of bus carrying disabled
January 7, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A tractor-trailer jackknifed on a snow-covered road, swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with a small bus transporting disabled passengers Thursday, killing four people in the bus, the State Highway Patrol said.

Ruling Puts More Teeth In Dog Bites Lawsuits
January 6, 2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court could put more of a bite on dog owners taken to court for injuries caused by their animals.

Atul Gawande's 'Checklist' For Surgery Success
January 5, 2010
Gawande uses this anecdote, a simple miscommunication with the potential to cause so much tragedy, to illustrate an argument he makes in a new book called The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right.

America's chief health menace: driving
January 4, 2010
Many Americans fear becoming a victim of crime, but statistics show that we are far more likely to be seriously injured or killed in a vehicle accident...

A downtown party turns into a tragedy
January 1, 2010
(Cleveland) - A ten year old boy has apparently died in a local hotel swimming pool.

Safety violations at height top the list
December 29, 2009
A report from OSHA shows that in 2009 safety violations while working at height were among the most common in the US and, overall, the number of violations in the top-ten have increased by 30%.

FDA: J&J recalling contaminated Tylenol bottles
December 29, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said late Monday that it and Johnson & Johnson are expanding a voluntary recall of certain bottles of J&J's popular pain reliever Tylenol over contamination concerns.

Metrolink train collides with car; infant among 2 critically injured
December 23, 2009
A Metrolink commuter train collided with a vehicle this morning in the San Fernando Valley, critically injuring an infant and one other passenger in the car...

2 Ohio hospitals recommend early mammograms
December 23, 2009
CLEVELAND - Two Cleveland hospitals are recommending that women 40 and older should continue annual mammogram...

Hospital comparisons soon to be a click away
December 21, 2009
A state law passed nearly four years ago requires hospitals to provide extensive quality and pricing information to the Ohio Department of Health. A consumer-friendly Web site with this information goes live Jan. 1.

OSHA fines Defiance plant again, this time for $190,000
December 19, 2009
DEFIANCE - A Chicago specialty tool company has been hit with a $190,000 fine from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, primarily for failing to correct items that were supposed to have been fixed last year.

Highway Patrol Reveals County With Most OVI Arrests
December 19, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol on Friday released the latest numbers on drunken driving arrests..

ODOT Begins Tweeting Crashes, Closures
December 17, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio —  The Ohio Department of Transportation on Thursday announced they were launching a new way to alert drivers of crashes, closures and ...

Holding Doctors Accountable for Medical Errors
December 17, 2009
Ten years ago, a national panel of health care experts released a landmark report on medical errors in the American health care system. Published by the Institute of Medicine, “To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System” estimated that as many as 98,000 people died in hospitals each year as a result of preventable mistakes. Being hospitalized, it turned out, was far riskier than riding a jumbo jet.

North Royalton law restricts cell phone use while driving
December 16, 2009
NORTH ROYALTON - Motorists passing through the city have a few months to grow accustomed to a new law.

MetroHealth Medical Center to participate in patient safety program
December 11, 2009
MetroHealth Medical Center is one of 42 public hospitals selected to participate in a program that aims to improve patient safety and quality.

Ohio company cited by OSHA after worker death
December 7, 2009
CINCINNATI -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a southwest Ohio company following a worker's death and proposes $28,500 in penalties.

Texting While Driving and the Seduction of Invincibility
December 2, 2009
Most of us have heard about the risks of texting while driving, and this study on truck drivers found that texting was linked with a 23-fold increase for risk of collision.

1 Killed, 2 Injured In Semi, SUV Crash
December 2, 2009
Chillicothe, Ohio—One person was killed and two others were injured in a Ross County crash...

Deer pose highway danger by any measure
November 27, 2009
Are you more likely to hit a deer while you're driving in Ohio than in years past? State statistics say no, but a new study by State Farm Insurance Co. concludes that collisions with deer have increased dramatically in the past five years, both nationwide and in Ohio.

Drop-side crib recall continues to enrage parents
November 26, 2009
Parents are said to be still irate even as The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 2.1 million Stork Craft cribs that caused recent death in four U.S. children as a result of 110 incidents.

Investigation Examines Nursing Homes In Northeast Ohio
November 25, 2009
NewsChannel5 spent three months researching care homes. NewsChannel5 found poor ratings for a number of Cleveland-area nursing homes. In fact, a quarter of the facilities in Cuyahoga County rated just one star on Medicare's five-star scale.

Toyota to replace gas pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles
November 25, 2009
DETROIT (Nov. 25, 2009) — Toyota Motor Corp. said today it will replace the accelerator pedals on 3.8 million vehicles involved in the company´s largest-ever recall.

Toledo bans driver texting
November 25, 2009
TOLEDO, Ohio — The move to stop Ohio drivers from texting behind the wheel has spread to Toledo.

Woman killed in forklift accident
November 20, 2009
A worker was killed in an accident this morning at the Pittsburgh Glass Works plant in Chillicothe.

Boeing employee killed in apparent accident in Kent
November 19, 2009
A Boeing employee died in an apparent industrial accident in Kent Wednesday afternoon, according to a Kent Fire

Turnpike crash sends woman to hospital
November 19, 2009
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — A 41-year-old woman was flown to Cleveland MetroHealth Medical Center with serious injuries last night after a two-vehicle crash...

Is your car safe? 2010 safest vehicle winners
November 18, 2009
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says it wants to improve the survival rate for people in rollover wrecks."Each year, we lose more than 9,000 people...

FDA says heartburn drugs can interfere with Plavix
November 17, 2009
Federal health officials said Tuesday a popular variety of heartburn medications can interfere with the blood thinner Plavix...

Medical malpractice reform can be unhealthy
November 15, 2009
As Congress struggles with health reform, some politicians are trying to deprive Americans of their right to recover compensation in medical malpractice cases.

Report: OSHA should improve safety checks
November 16, 2009
WASHINGTON - Congressional investigators say the agency in charge of workplace safety needs to do a better job of making sure employers keep accurate records on worker injuries ...

FDA Tackles Drugmaker Talk On Facebook, Twitter And Google
November 12, 2009
Today's the day the Food and Drug Administration publicly starts coming to grips with the way consumers and drug companies talk to one another on the Internet.

Family who lost son in crash give testimony to teens about safe driving
November 12, 2009
A group of teenagers from across Auglaize County gathered at the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol this week to be reminded of driving rules and safety...

Thanks to negligent pilots, flying may not be as safe as we think
November 10, 2009
The two Northwest Airlines pilots who missed their destination by 150 miles two weeks ago have been suspended.  The FAA suspended the two for “operating in a reckless manner that endangered the lives and property of others,” ...

FDA Takes Steps to Curb Medication Errors
November 8, 2009
Many times, the harm is caused by error, such as a patient receiving an antibiotic to which they are known to be allergic, going into anaphylactic shock and dying. This represents a preventable adverse event.

Boston Scientific Reaches $296 Million Settlement In Guidant Case
November 6, 2009
Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) agreed to pay $296 million to resolve a Justice Department investigation into to product advisories at its Guidant defibrillator unit.

Serious safety fears as number of bus drivers caught texting while driving rises by 60% this year Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/11/09/2009-11-09_bus_drivers_caught_texting_while_driving.html#ixzz0WUEWdwOc
November 9, 2009
Disciplinary actions against bus drivers caught texting or talking on cell phones have soared nearly 60% this year...

Any malpractice reforms should put patients first
November 5, 2009
Reforming medical liability has historically been a source of major contention. Many physicians argue that the system is expensive, promotes multimillion-dollar awards disproportionate to the injuries and encourages "defensive medicine." Lawyers say suing doctors is the only way patients harmed by medical errors...

FDA Issues Warning for Diabetes Drug
November 3, 2009
Reports of kidney problems for those using Byetta prompted action

Local Motorcyclist Killed In Hit and Run Accident
November 3, 2009
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Fifty-five year old Johnny Esposito just left the wake of a fellow motorcyclist, when he was hit and killed at the intersection of Villaview and Grovewood in Cleveland.

County’s deer-related accidents down in 2008, but authorities urge caution
November 2, 2009
Then it happened. Three doe darted across the road in front of him. Traveling at 50 miles per hour, he just missed them — unfortunately a bigger deer followed in their wake...

Medical lawsuits radically declining
November 1, 2009
Total malpractice claims paid nationwide to plaintiffs in 2008: 11,037, totaling $3.6 billion, down from 11,475 and $3.8 billion in 2007, and 16,571 and $5.3 billion (adjusted for inflation) in 2001.

Braylon Edwards charged with assault in downtown dispute
October 27, 2009
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Former Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Braylon Edwards was charged Monday with misdemeanor assault stemming from an incident several weeks ago outside a downtown nightclub...

Bayer's Translation of Swiss Study of Yaz Blood Clot Risks Is Not Complete
October 26, 2009
Bayer says that a study by Swissmedica, the Swiss medical authority, has shown that the risk of potentially fatal venous thromboembolisms is about the same for its Yaz...

Crowded skies delay landings of medical helicopters
October 26, 2009
This scenario is happening more often: A medical helicopter tries to bring a patient to an Ohio hospital but the landing pad is occupied.

Getting the FDA to share what it knows about drugs
October 23, 2009
The National Institutes of Health got a $1.1-billion check from Congress this year to sort out which medical treatments are actually most effective. But it would cost a whole lot less to turn reams of Food and Drug Administration documents into useful information about the pros and cons of specific prescription drugs.

Crashes mandate speed limit change during I-75 work
October 23, 2009
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- You'd better watch your speed in that I-75 construction zone near Middletown. Recent fatal crashes prompt the Ohio Department of Transportation to lower the speed limit in that area.

Summit puts brakes on texting
October 20, 2009
Texting while driving is now against the law in Summit County.  County bans sending of messages while driving; violators to be fined $150

Halloween face paint can have a scary side
October 19, 2009
Most of these products are completely safe, but there have been reports of adverse events...

Zero Motorcycles recalls off-road models due to crash hazard
October 18, 2009
The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnected. This can unexpectedly lead to full power, resulting in a loss of control and serious injury to the rider.

CT-scan radiologists on alert for overdoses
October 18, 2009
Radiologists and experts in CT scans are shaking their heads over news that Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles gave more than 200 patients about eight times the normal amount of radiation during diagnostic scans for stroke.

FDA Expands Black Box Warning on Iron Deficiency Drug
October 16, 2009
WASHINGTON -- The FDA has strengthened the black box warning for injectable iron dextran (Dexferrum), cautioning physicians to try a test dose first, due to a risk of anaphalactic reactions and even death.

National School Bus Safety Week is next week
October 15, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As National School Bus Safety Week approaches, the State Highway Patrol has reminded motorists and students to obey traffic...

Contaminated Heparin Raises Questions About Drug Safety
October 13, 2009
Lax compliance with federal regulations resulted in bacterial bloodstream infections from contaminated heparin...

Hospital Mistake Gives Patients Radiation Overdose
October 13, 2009
Even when given appropriately, CT scans expose patients to a lot of radiation. But a mistake  meant that more than 200 patients were exposed to eight times the normal level of radiation...

Ford and Auburn explore how GPS could prevent auto accidents
October 11, 2009
A groundbreaking research project by Ford Motor Company and Auburn University shows that global positioning system (GPS) satellites that can "talk" to cars could help prevent serious accidents...

Courts struggle to keep trials fair in age of instant information
October 7, 2009
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The first mistrial Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge John Russo declared in his courtroom wasn't because of a hung jury, improperly admitted evidence or a procedural error. It happened, in large part, because of a text message.

More motorists die on rural roads
October 7, 2009
States are intensifying efforts to reduce traffic fatalities on rural roads to counter a reality of highway safety: More Americans die on lonely country routes than on more congested urban roads.

Many kids must use car booster seats until age 8 under new law
October 7, 2009
Children ages 4 to 8 who are passengers in an auto accident are three times more likely to be admitted to a hospital than children younger than 4 — because their injuries tend to be more severe, or even life-threatening.

UPDATE: FDA Warns New Heparin Standards Will Cut Drug Potency
October 2, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned doctors about a manufacturing change in heparin that's expected to decrease the potency of the drug.

October is Fire Prevention Month
October 1, 2009
October is the official fire prevention month, and the fire departments in the area are hosting events throughout the entire month to raise awareness and educate the community about fire safety.

Summit has most deer crashes
September 30, 2009
County drivers have 601 accidents in 2008. Stark is fourth in Ohio with 536

U.S.: Distracted driving 'a menace to society'
September 30, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called distracted driving a "menace to society"...

As floor-mat complaints piled up, did Toyota wait too long before moving to a recall?
September  30, 2009
It took an accident involving an off-duty California highway patrolman behind the wheel ...

Industrial Commission’s Refusal to Discontinue Workers’ Comp Benefits Not Reviewable by Local Court
September 29, 2009
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today that a decision of the Industrial Commission refusing to discontinue a previously approved claim for workers’ compensation benefits...

Texting may be factor in crash: Highway Patrol says messages sent minutes before teen was killed in accident
September 29, 2009
MILAN TOWNSHIP — Text messaging on his cell phone might have been a factor in a car crash that killed a Norwalk man earlier this month, according to the Highway Patrol.

Ohio Implementing New System to Protect Policyholder Information
September 29, 2009
Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson announced that starting Nov. 2, 2009, the department and all insurance companies...

FDA eyes possible risk with iron drug
September 25, 2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials are looking into whether patients with a certain bone marrow disorder are more at risk for death and serious complications...

FDA warns of potential medication errors with Tamiflu oral suspension
September 25, 2009
The FDA has issued a Public Health Alert to notify prescribers and pharmacists about potential dosing errors with Tamiflu oral suspension...

Feds weigh cell phone ban for bus, truck drivers
September 24, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Safety investigators told federal regulators three years ago that it was dangerous for bus drivers to talk on cell phones while driving, and recommended a ban.

Nationwide Warnings of Faulty Transit Sensor
September 22, 2009
WASHINGTON — Federal safety officials warned city transit systems nationally on Tuesday about a dangerous flaw that may fool safety systems into indicating a track is empty when it is actually occupied.

38 College Students Involved In Bus-Versus-Dump-Truck Crash
September 22, 2009
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio—A charter bus carrying college students was involved in a crash with a dump truck late Monday afternoon.

Take some time to pay attention to rural roadway safety
September 21, 2009
With harvest season about to begin in the area, it's time to remember that the families and workers who produce our agricultural products are engaged in one of most hazardous of all occupations. Each year...

Texting & talking while driving: Why cell phones cause accidents
September 18, 2009
Distracted driving is a term that refers to more than what happens when a driver uses a cell phone. It also covers other behaviors that cause accidents. Applying makeup, talking to a passenger or reaching for a baby's dropped bottle can all affect your awareness on the road. Yet, none of these other distractions increase your risk of having an accident more than using a cell phone, studies have found.

Study Finds Yaz Ingredient Ups Blood Clot Risk
September 18, 2009
A new study has found that the type of progestin used in the Yaz birth control pill is associated with more blood clots than other forms of the hormone.

Toyota urges dealers, car washes to check floor mats after horrific crash kills CHP officer
September 17, 2009
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Has urged its dealer body and that of Lexus to inspect all vehicles, new and used, as well as loaner fleet vehicles for floor mats that may interfere with the operation of the pedals ...

Commuter train accident leaves 15 hurt in Boston
September 15, 2009
BOSTON — A commuter train has collided with a bumper at the end of a track in Boston, leaving 15 riders with...

Implantable defibrillator results may vary for women, as do many heart factors
September 15, 2009
Just because implantable defibrillators have been found to prevent sudden cardiac death in heart failure patients in general doesn't mean they reduce mortality in female patients...

Accidents are No. 1 killer of young kids
September 13, 2009
About 25 children under the age of 15 die each year as a result of unintentional injuries in San Diego County, including drownings, motor vehicle accidents and falls.

A drink or two at dinner raises car crash risk: study
September 11, 2009
Italian research shows that having as little as one or two drinks within six hours before getting behind the wheel of a car increases the risk of being involved in an accident.

Health Tip: Help prevent medical errors
September 9, 2009
As many as 98,000 people die every year because of medical errors, an Institute of Medicine report estimates

NTSB restricts employee cell-phone use
September 9, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal safety agency that investigates transportation accidents is banning texting and talking on cell phones by its employees while driving on government business.

Labor Day: Report Details Violations of Employment and Labor Laws in U.S. Cities
September 7, 2009
A survey of 4,387 workers in low-wage industries across the three largest U.S. cities – Chicago, Los Angeles and New York – found that the core workplace protections many Americans take for granted are failing significant numbers of workers.

ODOT plans to improve sight distance on Ohio 44 where bicyclist Miles Coburn was killed last year
September 7, 2009
NEWBURY TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A short-yet-deadly stretch of Ohio 44 claimed its third life in seven years last summer when a crash killed an experienced cyclist. Now, the Ohio Department of Transportation says it will move earth to make the roadway safer

Attorneys Push Legal Action Against Yaz
September 4, 2009
A popular, relatively new birth control pill is the subject of several television ads from attorneys that ask people to come forward if they have suffered side effects.

Cops, lawmakers send message: Dnt txt & drive
September 3, 2009
New research suggests that texting while driving increases the risk of a crash by 23 times.

Pfizer To Pay $2.3B To Settle Case On Drug Marketing - DOJ
September 2, 2009
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) has agreed to pay $2.3 billion to settle charges that it illegally marketed the pain drug Bextra and three other medicines for uses...

OfficeMax Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
September 1, 2009
OfficeMax has received about 35 reports of the chair backs or posts breaking, including 15 reports of injuries involving lacerations, muscle strains, contusions and concussions.

School’s Back in Session: Road Safety is Top Concern
September 1, 2009
Highway Patrol Sgt. Chip Moser discussed how the safety of school students is placed in jeopardy when motorists permit unnecessary distractions and a lack of attention...

Lawsuit: Toyota Buried Accident Evidence
August 31, 2009
Automaker Toyota has been charged in a class action suit with illegally hiding evidence from plaintiffs in cases stemming from highway deaths and injuries...

Chrysler to accept more product liability claims
August 29, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Chrysler Group said Thursday it will accept product liability claims in a broader number of cases than originally planned

DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION Utah Gets Tough With Texting Drivers
August 29, 2009
Studies show that talking on a cellphone while driving is as risky as driving with a .08 blood alcohol level...

Teen drivers going too fast in 58 percent of crashes
August 28, 2009
Speed -- the on-the-road variety -- was a factor in more than half of the teen-driver crashes in Ohio from 2006 to 2008, a new State Highway Patrol study shows.

Ohio student-saftey law repealed
August 27, 2009
Ohio (AP) - A state legislator says a law intended to protect schoolchildren from safety hazards was...

FDA warns weight loss drugs Xenical and Alli may cause liver damage
August 27, 2009
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the weight loss drug orlistat, marketed as Xenical and Alli, may increase the risk of serious liver damage.

Feds Cracking Down On The Selling Of Defective Or Recalled Products
August 24, 2009
The Feds are cracking down on thrift shop owners and, even those who offer garage sales. They're looking for people who are re-selling items previously deemed defective or downright dangerous.

Maintenance Worker Critically Hurt In AK Steel Accident
August 24, 2009
MIDDLETOWN -- A worker at AK Steel was airlifted to a hospital after an accident at the plant ...

FDA Reviews Liver Injuries In Patients On Weight-Loss Drugs
August 24, 2009
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--Federal regulators on Monday said they are reviewing 32 cases of serious liver injury in patients who are taking weight-loss drugs...

Test drive shows dangers of behind-the-wheel texting
August 22, 2009
Spectators at Wolfe Park on East Broad Street got a first-hand look, at how tough texting while driving can be-- even for teens with fast fingers.

Enterprise rented and sold vehicles without side curtain air bags
August 19, 2009
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the nation’s largest private buyer of new cars and seller of used vehicles deleted the standard side curtain airbags...

Distracted...and driving: Talking, texting by motorists raise concerns
August 19, 2009
Ohio lawmakers are considering at least two bills that would ban texting or any cell...

Tort Reform Unlikely to Cut Health Care Costs
August 19, 2009
Studies Show Malpractice Awards Are Not Big Driver of Skyrocketing Costs

6 more cases of botched cancer treatment at Pennsylvania veterans hospital
August 18, 2009
PHILADELPHIA: Six more cases have been found of cancer patients being given incorrect radiation doses at...

FDA Warns of Faulty Read Outs on Some Diabetes Test Strips
August 17, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning diabetes patients to take a closer look at their blood-glucose test results...

Helmets must fit properly to protect players from sports injuries
August 17, 2009
Dr. Michael Schaefer of MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland explains how a poorly fitting helmet can enhance the chances of injury.

Women Should Take Safest Birth-Control Pill, Researchers Say
August 14, 2009
(Bloomberg) -- Doctors should prescribe the birth- control pills that are the least likely to cause blood clots...

Crowd welcomes medical helicopter to Wayne County Airport
August 14, 2009
WOOSTER -- Expressions of fascination and appreciation were shared among a large group of people Wednesday evening, as they stood looking across the runway of the Wayne County Airport...

Most older drivers are unaware of effects of prescription medication, AAA Foundation study finds
August 13, 2009
A study of older drivers concluded that barely a quarter of them were aware of the potential dangerous effects their medications...

Cyclist's Death Brings Calls For Sharing Road
August 13, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Friends of a bicyclist who was struck and killed on a Hilliard street are pressing their calls for greater awareness of cyclists...

LED signs grow in popularity, but safety may be an issue
August 13, 2009
They are hard to ignore — billboards made from thousands of glowing LEDs that change ads several times a minute.

Why patients don't say 'What's up, doc?' anymore
August 11, 2009
Being called “a new breed” leaves many young doctors feeling a bit self-conscious...

GPS error blamed for crash of boat off Conneaut that injured 5 onboard
August 11, 2009
Conneaut- A navigational error resulted in a boat running into a breakwall outside Conneaut Friday night, injuring all five aboard.

The Peculiar Federalism of Transit Safety: No National Standards Exist
August 10, 2009
The recent crash of two D.C. Metro trains has laid bare a glaring lack of authority at the obscure local committee that is supposed to ensure transit riders' safety...

Man Dies After Riding Coaster At Ohio Amusement Park
August 9, 2009
MASON, Ohio -- A man with breathing problems after riding a roller coaster at the Kings Island amusement...

OSHA Investigation Uncovers Numerous Safety, Health Hazards
August 7, 2009
The serious violations include fall hazards, unsafe storage of flammable and combustible liquids, unguarded machinery, lack of welding screens, lack of

Cleveland bus driver was on phone when man was struck, killed
August 7, 2009
The former RTA bus driver who killed a pedestrian in March was on her cell phone when she struck the man in a crosswalk...

Texting, other driving distractions to be topic of summit
August 5, 2009
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says the September meeting will lead to 'concrete steps' to prevent accidents -- possibly education and awareness campaigns to reinforce legislative efforts.

FDA Warns on Cancer Risk In Immune-System Drugs
August 4, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday there’s an increased risk of lymphoma and other cancers associated with the use of drugs...

Kids still at risk for summer injuries
August 5, 2009
Columbus - The Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Services is encouraging parents and caregivers to take extra precaution this summer...

Bus carriers use 'reincarnation' to foil safety shutdowns, GAO says
August 3, 2009
Almost 10 percent of interstate bus operators who have their federal permits revoked for safety violations are able to quickly resume business by "reincarnating" themselves as new companies...

Gym Class Sending More Kids to the ER
August 3 2009
Children are showing up in emergency rooms with injuries from physical education class at more than double the rate of 10 years ago...

NASCAR Drivers Demonstrate Texting Dangers
July 30, 2009
Nationwide used NASCAR star-power to demonstrate the dangers of distracted driving ...

Explosion at Ohio powder plant injures several
July 28, 2009
Four people were injured after an explosion rocked a powder plant in southern Ohio on Tuesday morning...

Ohio U. Student Dies After Fall From Deck
July 26, 2009
ATHENS, Ohio—An Ohio University student and suburban Cincinnati native died after a fall

Investigators Say D.C. Train System Had Chronic Signal Problems
July 23, 2009
The signaling system that detects stopped trains on the tracks of Washington's transit system had been having problems for a year and ...

Bridge worker falls 25 feet into creek
July 22, 2009
Twinsburg — A man working on a bridge reconstruction project at Cannon Road and Route 82 lost his balance...

Highway agency wanted total cell phone ban
July 21, 2009
As long as seven years ago, the federal National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration recommended that drivers not use cell phone, even with hands-free...

Saying `sorry' pays off for U. of Michigan doctors
July 20, 2009
When a treatment goes wrong at a U.S. hospital, fear of a lawsuit usually means "never daring to say you're sorry."...

Bureau of Worker’s Comp doesn’t help injured
July 17, 2009
Please be as careful as you can working at your job. If you do get injured, don’t expect much help ...

Bureau of Worker’s Comp doesn’t help injured
July 17, 2009
Please be as careful as you can working at your job. If you do get injured, don’t expect much help ...

Nearly 50 Percent Of Church Buses Have Safety Violations
July 16, 2009
For congregations across Ohio, church is more than Sunday morning. And buses play a vital role.

Readmissions leave a costly medical trail
July 14, 2009
There are many reasons for readmissions, including: High rates of medical errors and hospital-acquired infections...

Insurers flailing on new pool safety law, group says
July 14, 2009
A nonprofit pool safety organization has launched an outreach campaign to insurers regarding new pool liability laws...

NTSB: Green Line crash could have been prevented
July 14, 2009
Investigators for the National Transportation Safety Board said today that a fatal Green Line crash in May 2008 could have been prevented if...

Driver Survey Finds Less Drinking, More Drugs
July 13, 2009
Random roadside checks show that the percentage of people driving under the influence of alcohol appears to be declining...

Metro crash probe prompts NTSB 'urgent' recommendation
July 13, 2009
In the wake of a deadly June accident, the National Transportation Safety Board on Monday put out a rare recommendation

Accident victims fear GM sale puts compensation at risk
July 8, 2009
As a new General Motors Corp. readies to jump out of bankruptcy as early as Thursday, it will leave behind hundreds of people hurt in accidents ...

More Scrutiny Urged for Bottled Water
July 10, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration, which oversees the $11.2 billion industry, doesn’t keep track of companies that produce bottled water and doesn’t require companies to report positive tests for contaminants,...

Garage owner pleads guilty in deadly I-76 crash
July 8, 2009
The truck had bad brakes, but for $200, garage owner did not bother to look at them before handing over an inspection sticker.

FDA Requires Boxed Warning On Darvon, Darvocet
July 7, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it would require pain pills commonly known as Darvon and Darvocet to carry the agency's toughest boxed warning discussing the risk of fatal overdose

Highway Patrol: Holiday weekend fatalities lowest in 11 years
July 7, 2009
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports five fatalities were recorded during the July 4th

NHTSA may impose more safety features
July 6, 2009
Washington -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will decide whether to require two advanced safety...

Medical Malpractice Payments Fall to Record Low, Public Citizen Study Shows
July 6, 2009
Medical Malpractice Epidemic Persists Even as Compensation to Victims Decreases

Disney's monorail crash a sign of declining safety standards at Walt Disney World?
July 6, 2009
The tragic death of a young monorail driver at the Magic Kingdom Sunday has led many Walt Disney World cast members to question the overall safety

2 drugs to carry warnings
July 2, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration will require two smoking-cessation drugs, Chantix and Zyban, to carry the..

Ohio construction scaffolding falls, killing 1 worker and injuring 2 others
July 2, 2009
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Officials say one man died and two co-workers were hurt when scaffolding collapsed at an Ohio...

Speed Limit Increase Among Law Changes
June 30, 2009
Starting tomorrow a few changes are coming to Ohio's roadways that drivers need to know about...

FDA Scrutinizes Acetaminophen
June 30, 2009
Acetaminophen is the most commonly used painkiller in the country and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will scrutinize its safety record today in the shadow of concerns that people taking too much of it are damaging...

Obama to consider malpractice lawsuit curbs?
June 29, 2009
One thing to look for in President Obama's health care speech today is how much he discusses medical malpractice lawsuits. They are a major concern for his hosts, the American Medical Association.

GM accepts product liability in bid to clear sale
June 28, 2009
General Motors Corp has agreed to accept liability for future product defects as one of several concessions offered in a bid ..

Frequency of Failure to Inform Patients of Clinically Significant Outpatient Test Results
June 25, 2009
Failing to inform a patient of an abnormal outpatient test result can be a serious error, but little is known about the frequency of such errors...

Groups urge FDA to release info on rejected drugs
June 25, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should make more information available to the public, even on drugs and devices...

6 Things Doctors Do to Frustrate Patients
June 24, 2009
Indeed, such concerns have been raised by the medical community as well. Organizations such as the American Academy of Family Physicians do research about where doctors go wrong ...

Details Emerge of Victims in Deadly Train Crash
June 24, 2009
When Metro Train 112 slammed into Train 214 on Monday, nine families, as diverse as this city, lost loved ones...

More Than 75 Injured in Metro Accident Taken to Area Hospitals
June 23, 2009
At least 76 people involved in the Metro Red Line crash were taken to area hospitals last night for treatment of injuries that ranged from minor to critical...

Watch the road! Distractions contribute to many crashes
June 23, 2009
Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving might be routine for many drivers, but motorists who don't pay attention to the roadway contribute to dozens of crashes ...

Highway patrol looking to curb motorcycle crashes this summer
June 22, 2009
The Ravenna Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol is hoping to put the brakes on the number of motorcycle fatalities...

Medtronic gets FDA approval for one device, recall warning on another

June 12, 2009
Medtronic Inc. announced it received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market a new cervical device on the same day the FDA gave a pacemaker recall a Class I designation, its most serious ...

Revelations at crash hearing should concern U.S. airlines
June 12, 2009
This past week's crash of an Air France passenger jet into the Atlantic Ocean could not have come at a worse time for the world's airlines.

Summer Is Trauma Season
June 11, 2009
The Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Services is encouraging parents and caregivers to take extra precaution this summer while children are participating...

Air France chief questions sensor role in crash
June 11, 2009
Air France is not yet convinced that faulty speed sensors were to blame for the loss of one of its planes over the Atlantic, but it is replacing old sensors as a precaution...

Computers Causing Injuries in the Home

June 9, 2009
Falling monitors, dangerous wires a growing risk, especially for kids, study shows

Ohio justices may rethink recusals in light of U.S. Supreme Court decision
June 8, 2009
In a landmark decision released Monday, a divided U.S. Supreme Court said an elected West Virginia high court judge should have recused himself ...

Ohio bill would criminalize non-reporting of serious pharmacy mistakes
June 3, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recently proposed state legislation would criminally punish pharmacy staff who didn’t report errors related to dispensing dangerous drugs to patients.

New ambulance computers will aid patients, paramedics
June 4, 2009
The Solon Fire and Rescue Department will buy four new computers that it says will help improve care for ambulance patients.

Electric worker hurt in explosion
June 2, 2009
Brian Arnold, a city employee since January 1999, was taken by medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after an electrical-line test failed at about 1 p.m. and caused a small explosion, said City Manager Pat Clements.

Worker killed in North Royalton plant accident
June 3, 2009
A 38-year-old worker at the Kurtz Bros. Compost Facility in North Royalton was killed Monday in an industrial accident.

Statewide Sweep Finds Big Rigs With Serious Safety Violations
June 3, 2009
CLEVELAND --Ohio is conducting a statewide safety sweep on highways, looking for potentially fatal safety violations in big rigs.

Buffalo, N.Y., crash puts regional airlines under microscope
May 17, 2008
Alex Lapointe, 25, a co-pilot for a regional airline, said he routinely lifts off knowing he has gotten less sleep than he needs. Once or twice a week, he said, he sees the captain next to him struggling to stay alert.

2 hurt in overnight Ohio plant blast
May 4, 2009
An explosion early Monday at a solvent-recycling plant caused a massive fire that was visible for miles and injured two workers, one of whom was initially presumed dead...

Animals On Runways Can Cause Serious Problems At Small Airports
May 3, 2009
A Purdue University study of 10 small Indiana airports found that animals can gain easy access to runways and infield areas, increasing the likelihood of planes striking those animals...

Bike helmet use could prevent 45,000 head injuries to kids
May 3, 2009
Each year, approximately 135 children die from bicycle-related injuries and more than 267,000 nonfatal bicycle injuries occur...

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