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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Tractor-Trailer in Bronx Hit and Run
A 71-year-old man was killed in a hit and run crash the afternoon of Nov. 12 involving a tractor-trailer. According to a report in the Bronx Times, the man was crossing East 138th and Exterior streets in the Bronx when a white-colored tractor-trailer hit him while traveling southbound. The driver fled the scene. NYPD officers …
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New York City’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Laws Upended in Pandemic
An in-depth report by Gothamist talks about the heavy toll COVID-19 has taken on New York City’s protocols for preventing childhood lead poisoning and for catching young children who have high blood levels early in order to prevent further harm. According to the report, the coronavirus pandemic has led to a decline in testing, home …
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How does Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy) Affect Your Child’s Life?
Brachial plexus palsy or Erb’s palsy stems from injuries to the nerves in the neck, shoulder and arms. This is often caused by a traumatic injury of some kind during labor and delivery and frequently due to medical negligence (carelessness). When a child develops brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy) for instance, due to a medical …
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New York City Delivery Worker Killed in Hit and Run Crash
The search continues for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a food delivery worker on an electric bicycle in Manhattan. According to a report in the New York Daily News, the man had spent the last seven months delivering pizzas during the coronavirus pandemic. The 42-year-old was on his e-bike with a delivery when …
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Understanding the Different Types of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. The word “cerebral” refers to the brain and “palsy” signifies weakness or problems using one’s muscles. Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain. When this occurs due to birth …
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