We often take a look at what is being published in the British Journal of Surgery because they often have groundbreaking studies that help us understand surgery worldwide. They are now saying that surgeons who are stressed out while they are operating make up to 66% more mistakes. To conduct the study, researched put a […]
Rescue teams have been busy when it comes to construction accidents lately. Last week, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue was busy helping a 24-year-old man who fell about 10 feet from some scaffolding. If that sounds routine, in this case, it was not. “Access to the patient was limited based upon the building being under construction,” […]
Fort Lauderdale has struggled with electric scooters. During 2018, we have tried to figure out where they fit into the city landscape, something that nearly every major city across the United States struggles with as well. Fort Lauderdale is one of the few places in the state that actually allow these dockless, electric scooter. Soon, […]
When you think of plastic surgery you probably think about people getting procedures done to improve their appearance. Maybe some augmentations, nose jobs, facial lifts, etc. In reality, plastic surgery comes in many forms and is not simply there just to improve a person’s look. Yes, there are many plastic surgeries that are elective, but […]
Florida is a great state for bike riders. On any given day, you can find people out and about, enjoying the great weather while on a bicycle ride. We have plenty of leisure and exercise riders around Fort Lauderdale, but there are also many people who use their bikes as a mode of transportation to […]
We learned last week that Whole Foods Market was issuing a large recall of many of its prepared foods that contain baby spinach. They say that they could be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall came about through their supplier, Satur Farms out of New York. They issued their own recall after a routine sampling by […]
It seems like 2018 was the year of the scooter in so many major US cities and Fort Lauderdale was no exception. As their popularity continues to explode, we are seeing more and more reports of injuries, both to the people who ride the scooters and pedestrians around them. Earlier this month, a woman was […]
You may remember the reports of a Florida surgeon who mistakenly removed a woman’s kidney during surgery. It happened when Maureen Pacheco went in for scheduled spinal fusion to alleviate her back pain. It was well documented on her medical records that she had a birth condition in which her kidney has ascended into her […]
People choose their mode of transportation every day. Some choices are easier than others. For example, if you have access to a personal vehicle then more than likely you are going to chose your personal vehicle to head to work or take your kids to school. Some are close to public transit stops and choose […]
Dogs are the best. They show loyalty and unconditional love. Dogs always appear in love with their owners and all they really want is a scratch behind the ear. But, the truth is, in order for a dog to really behave it takes countless hours of training and patience. Not everyone has the time to […]
