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April 2018 Archives

Reducing burn risks in the oil and gas industry with clothing

Burn injuries are a serious risk for Missouri employers who are working in the oil and gas industry. While most employers do everything they can to keep workers safe, fires can and do occur, often resulting in serious and even fatal injuries.

New study addresses misdiagnosis of mitochondrial disease

An estimated 75,000 people in Missouri and across the U.S. suffer from mitochondrial disease, which is a rare genetic disorder. The mitochondria generate over 90 percent of the body's energy, so when these intercellular compartments become diseased, they can cause symptoms that range from weakness and fatigue to impaired coordination. The rarity of the disease combined with the heterogeneity of the symptoms leads to frequent misdiagnoses.

Was your loved one's death wrongful in the legal sense?

The unexpected loss of a loved one is naturally a traumatizing experience, and it could bring about financial instability. End-of-life expenses do not typically form part of anybody's monthly budget, and if you lose the family's primary breadwinner, the sudden loss of income could be devastating. Fortunately, the civil justice system of Missouri allows surviving family members to pursue financial relief by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.

The impact of noisy workplaces on the heart

Missouri workers are likely to have an increased risk of developing heart disease if they work in a noisy workplace. This is according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study that shows loud noises in the workplace is linked to high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.

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