Ever heard of the Guardian Angels? They're a group of volunteers who help keep New York City's subways safe. After a scary incident where a woman was set on fire on a train, they've decided to start patrolling again. The group's founder, Curtis Sliwa, says they'll be checking on people who seem trou
Did you know that your favorite Cappuccino Meltaway Bars might have a little surprise inside? Gardners Candies from Pennsylvania is recalling these bars because they could contain cashews that weren't listed on the label. This is a big deal for the 4 million Americans who are allergic to tree nuts.
On December 27, plane spotters at LAX observed a worrisome moment. A Delta Air Lines flight, headed to Atlanta, nearly collided with a chartered jet carrying the Gonzaga University basketball team. The Delta flight, operating on an Airbus A321, departed five minutes late and arrived in Atlanta about
A grim scene unfolded at Muan International Airport in South Korea after a plane from Bangkok crashed, killing nearly everyone onboard. The Boeing 737-800, carrying mostly Korean passengers returning from holidays, attempted an emergency landing but hit a wall and burst into flames. Only two flight
You might not realize it, but there are tiny creatures lurking in your tap water. Say hello to Legionella pneumophila, a crafty bacterium that can make your water a health risk. Unlike other harmful bacteria, Legionella takes its time. It grows slowly in both public and private water systems. Scient
Automated review systems in labs sure speed things up, but safety is the real deal here. Labs certified under ISO 15189:2022 must make sure these systems are safe for patients. Let's chat about a simple way to verify these systems. Imagine if an automated system messed up a test result. That could
You might not realize it, but not all anesthesia-related safety events are reported. These events can provide valuable insights for improving patient safety. After closely examining our current systems and comparing them to what's out there, we found that our hospital didn't have a reliable way to t
Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is making waves in the medical world, especially when it comes to treating atrial fibrillation (AF). This advanced technique helps doctors navigate catheters more precisely and reduces radiation exposure during a procedure called radio-frequency catheter ablation
Last Sunday, a woman lost her life in a horrifying way on a New York City subway train. A homeless man from Guatemala, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, allegedly set her on fire. Yet, no one knows her name. This tragic event has brought to light three big problems that New York City is grappling with: homele
In the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, a 35-year-old man met his untimely end early Saturday morning. The victim, later identified as Sharief Jackson, was shot twice in the chest during an argument with a rival. This tragic incident took place inside his apartment on 49th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenue
