CPSC takes action after jog stroller company fails to act
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is the main federal agency that receives and compiles complaints about various consumer products. Recently, the agency sued Britax Child [...]
Unsafe guardrails being removed from New York roads
How are unsafe road conditions discovered? Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a pattern of fatal auto accidents.The death of a Western New York teen in Tennessee [...]
Blood test approved to detect concussions
The Banyan Brain Trauma Indicator, a blood test, has been shown to quickly identify brain injuries. Two weeks ago, the F.D.A. approved this long-awaited diagnostic [...]
Baby carrying: Are sling-type carriers safe?
There are more slings, wraps and belted-type pack designs than ever for mothers who want carry their babies. They range from high-end packs that require [...]
Medical device testing and the FDA 510(k) loophole
What ranks as the third leading cause of death in our country? It might come as a surprise, it is medical interventions – devices such [...]
Learning how to fall can limit injury
Aging increases the risks of and from falling as our bones become more brittle and do not heal as effectively. A CDC report with annual [...]