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The good news is that is a 3.7% decrease from the 5,486 in 2022. Key findings from the 2023 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries include: A worker died every 99 minutes from a work-related injury in 2023 compared to every 96 minutes in 2022. The fatal work injury rate was 3.5 ...
Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of death on the battlefield and pre-hospital treatment options prior to evacuation to definitive care are limited [2]. Furthermore, it is estimated that 18,400 preventable deaths occur each year in the U.S. alone due to hemorrhage after injury [3]. ...
“Nymbl has been scientifically proven to reduce fall-related injury by more than 35 percent in older adults,” said Nathan Estrada, PT, DPT, clinical vice president for Nymbl Science. ...
Nymbl Science has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) to help improve the lives of Blue KC’s older adult population with Nymbl’s evidence-based and scientifically proven fall prevention program. In this partnership, Nymbl is offering Blue KC’s older adult members fun and effective balance training that teaches the brain and body to work together ...
March 4, 2021 The Washington Post reported “Fake coronavirus vaccine seizures in several countries are ‘tip of the iceberg,’ Interpol warns” wherein they say “South African authorities recently seized 400 vials, which held around 2,400 doses, of counterfeit vaccines from a warehouse outside Johannesburg, Interpol said in a report Wednesday. ...
Misplacement of the tube in the lungs can cause signi?cant patient injury, including death, and lead to prolonged hospital stay with extensive additional hospital costs. ...
“It is hope that the simple tips from this campaign will save lives and help families avoid unnecessary ...
Is fatigue management part of your business strategy? More and more companies are shifting their focus to look at the business implications of employee fatigue and the need for company policies that promote getting a healthy dose of rest. In this week's issue of MacLean's magazine the cover story, The Secrets of Sleep, takes a closer look at the effects of fatigue on our daily lives. In the ...
Even though progress has been made there is need for increased awareness about existing hazards posed from pest control products, prescription medicine abuse and household chemicals. ...
It is my hope that our collective criminal and civil law enforcement actions will prevent future injury or death.” “The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has zero tolerance for the sale of illegal pesticides and we will continue law enforcement efforts such as these to ensure that the health of our communities is ...