_ Hypothermia and Older Adults: Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather By Jane Farrell article WinterΓÇÖs frigid temperatures bring some particular risks for older adults and people with chronic conditions. Older adults can lose body … Read More→
_ Diabetes Drug Linked to Serious Complication By Jane Farrell article A new class of drugs, known as SGLT2 inhibitors, is more frequently being prescribed for the treatment of type 2 … Read More→
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_ Kidney Health New Problems with Some Heartburn Drugs By Jane Farrell article ItΓÇÖs already known that taking popular heartburn drugs for a long period of time is linked to serious kidney problems, … Read More→
_ Medical Care 10 Tips for Taking Medications Safely By Sondra Forsyth article EditorΓÇÖs note: On January 17th 2017, we posted an article with information that caregivers for older people need to know … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Medical Research "Big Data" Studies Help in Fight Against Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital have used a powerful tool to better understand the progression of late-onset … Read More→
_ Pain Management (Knee Pain, Back Pain, Stomach Pain) The Illness of Chronic Pain By Jane Farrell article A sprained ankle can be a real pain.┬á But injuries like sprains, bone fractures, pulled muscles, cuts, and even minor … Read More→
_ Anxiety (Panic Disorders, Phobias) Medical Care Mental & Emotional Health When Unwanted Thoughts Take Over: Recognizing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder By Jane Farrell article Do you feel the need to check and re-check things over and over? Do you have the same thoughts constantly? … Read More→
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Stating the Obvious By blog I recall, many years back, sitting on the upper outdoor level of a double decker bus in London. All the […]
Police Body Cameras Can Prevent Use of Force By article Researchers from the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Criminology (IoC) in the UK have published the first full scientific study … Read More→
The Health $care Industry and the Prostate By blog I love my doctor and trust what she recommends. However, IΓÇÖm becoming increasingly aware of how harmful, and downright dangerous, […]
_ Women's Health and Wellness Making The Decision about Breast Implants By Jane Farrell article Should I get breast implants? Are there alternatives? Will they need to be replaced? No matter what your reason ΓÇô … Read More→
Pets Fight Fleas And Ticks The Right Way By Jane Farrell article Fleas and ticks can be real problems for pets ΓÇô and for their owners. In animals, according to the federal Food and Drug Administration, flea bites can cause flea allergy dermatitis , an allergic reaction to proteins in flea saliva.
_ Is It Too Hot For Your Health? By Jane Farrell article Almost every summer, thereΓÇÖs a deadly heat wave in some parts of the country. Excessive heat isnΓÇÖt safe for anyone, especially for older people or those with health problems. But exactly what dangers are you facing and how can you protect yourself? HereΓÇÖs some advice from the National Institute on Aging: Your body is always working to keep a balance between how much heat it makes and how much it loses. Too much heat causes sweating.
_ Tweaking Electronic Alerts to Reduce Rx Errors By article Changing how medication alerts are presented in electronic medical records resulted in safer prescribing, increased efficiency, and reduced workload for health care providers who placed drug orders, according to study published online in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. A release from Indiana Universoty quotes study leader said Alissa L. Russ, Ph.D as saying, "We are looking at ways to improve the alert system for providers and for patient care."