Protecting Texas Children Against Burn Injuries
September 21, 2016According to one scholarly article, burns rank number three on the list of the most common childhood injuries that can lead to death (behind motor vehicle accidents and drowning).
News & Media
Oil Rig and Oilfield Injuries Caused by Explosions & Fires
September 8, 2016Oilfield workers and those working on offshore oil rigs are often subject to physically demanding work and dangerous working conditions.
Good News for EpiPen® Auto-Injector Users and Families!
August 25, 2016Mylan today issued a statement announcing that it is taking immediate action to increase access to EpiPen® Auto-Injectors by expanding already existing programs in recognition of those patients who are facing the burden of higher out-of-pocket costs, reducing direct patient costs and increasing eligibility for patient assistance programs for uninsured and under-insured patients.
Outrageous
August 23, 2016In an August 22, 2016, New York Times article, Tara Parker-Pope and Rachel Rabkin Peachman reported on the steep increase in the price of the EpiPen, a lifesaving injection device for people with severe allergies, and the outrage these price increases have caused with consumers and lawmakers.
Preventing Workplace Eye Injuries & Blindness
August 18, 2016Although most of us take good vision for granted, organizations like Prevent Blindness tell us that every day, over 2,000 people damage their eyes at work.