By Staff Writer When an accident occurs, it can be difficult to wrap your head around what has just happened. There’s the police, the other drivers involved, potential serious injuries, and figuring out what to do first. It can be especially upsetting if you are the one responsible for the accident. Here are some steps […]

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By Staff Writer In order to help make medical devices easier to implant, a coating is often applied to the surface. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), silicone and Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) make devices more maneuverable for surgeons, minimize the risk of blood clots and limit trauma to the patient. However, the coatings can potentially flake off of a device’s […]

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By Staff Writer When not controlled properly, sleep apnea can be a dangerous diagnosis. However, when you pair the ailment with a career that involves long hours driving a piece of heavy machinery—a car, bus, truck, airplane or ship—the result can be deadly. As a condition, sleep apnea keeps people from achieving the level of […]

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