The effects of an electric shock vary depending on its source and severity. For example, shocks from light switches may be mild, while contact with industrial power sources can cause severe effects.

WASHINGTON (CN) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a Food and Drug Administration ban on the use of electric shock devices to treat overly aggressive kids at a Massachusetts institution ...

A mother is warning others of the potential dangers of electrical outlets after her child was severely shocked when attempting to plug in a phone charger. The unnamed mom took to the Facebook group ...

The FDA is back to square one in its efforts to ban the use of electric shocks to stop aggressive behavior or self-injury, in a process that has spanned decades. The agency previously took the rare ...

The advanced level of technical capability displayed by today’s medical equipment is truly astounding. From the largest MRI machines to the tiniest of diagnostic devices, the breadth of this sector’s ...

Electrical shock devices meant to interrupt self-injurious or aggressive behavior have been banned by federal officials in a rare move. The only facility known to use these devices in the US is the ...

Cardiogenic shock (CS) can happen with advanced heart failure – when your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. It’s a potentially deadly medical emergency, and you’ll need ...