Surviving a bad car crash can be daunting but not impossible

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A car crash is not something that many people think will ever happen to them… but these events can, at times, be unavoidable. If the unfortunate were to happen, it is important to be prepared. Being prepared can mean the difference between life and death for drivers or their passengers and it is not something that should be taken lightly. Car accidents are not uncommon, and there are some things that drivers can do to ensure their safety and overall survival if they are the unfortunate victim of a crash.…

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As people lose their health insurance, the number of emergency room visits skyrocket

New figures about hospital use have shown that there has been a sharp increase in the number of visits to emergency rooms, and that – according to physicians – the rising numbers are the result of an intensifying demand for improvements and services that would permit emergency departments to provide patients with faster treatment. Early estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown that in 2009, the number of emergency room visits increased by nearly 10 percent, which was the most significant rise in visits since…

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