If you’re one of the 6.9 percent of Americans with an ambulatory or mobility challenge, you already know how getting around can be difficult. Whether you simply walk with a cane or you get around with the help of a wheelchair, it’s important to take steps to keep yourself safe when active. This is true even within your own home. This helpful guide details some of the most common dangers you might encounter.…
Are you the parents of a high school senior heading off to college this fall? Right now you may be focused on graduation deadlines and financial aid forms, but there is another critical issue on the horizon. College parties put your son or daughter at risk for alcohol poisoning, something that may prove more of a challenge than Biology 101. Just like you vaccinated your son or daughter against childhood diseases, take time to immunize against this present threat to health and safety.…
When the world was first introduced to 3D printing, manufacturers saw an opportunity to create products in a process that is more streamlined and efficient. Those in the pediatric medical community saw something entirely different. Over the past several decades, 3D printers have evolved into machines that can create a variety of medical devices that are perfect for use in the youngest patients. Here are 5 ways 3D printers have changed pediatric medicine and the lives of countless families.…
