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We have all received the “junk email” from internet pharmacies promising the fast and convenient delivery of inexpensive medications. With the ridiculous pricing of drugs in the US, it is no wonder these internet pharmacies have become very popular. However, and as Elmer Fudd used to say, “be very, very careful.” The Governmental Accountability Office…

Three premature infants in Indiana died after being accidentally given and adult-sized dose of blood thinner in a hospital. An adult dose of heparin, a drug routinely given to premature babies, was given to the premature infants. They were given the drug, often used to prevent blood clots which could clog intravenous tubes, after a…

I voted today, did you? Today’s elections have caused a stir across the nation – and have you ever wondered why most people vote the way they do? This week – the Kaiser Family Foundation published a very interesting and timely article on TODAY’S ELECTION, and HEALTH CARE ISSUES. Link to the article – http://www.kff.org/kaiserpolls/pomr102306pkg.cfm…

A Davidson County Jury awarded one of the largest civil jury verdicts in the past 20 years when it found a Lexington, North Carolina nursing home responsible for the mistreatment of an Alzheimer’s disease patient. The 83 year old patient went into the Brian Center Nursing Care of Lexington for rehabilitation following knee replacement surgery.…

We witness, hear about, and read about the poor conditions in America’s Nursing Homes. Many, if not most, facilities are intentionally under-staffed in order to maximize profit at the expense of taking care of the elderly and frail. The fact that these Nursing Homes are forced to pay thousands of dollars to satisfy civil jury…

An 85 year old woman resided at the White Oak Manor nursing home in Spartanburg, South Carolina for about 6 months. The resident was a diabetic on oral medications, had previously suffered two hip fractures, had early onset of dementia, and a heart condition. During her stay at the nursing home, she suffered multiple falls,…

Nursing homes across America would, for the first time, have to install sprinkler systems throughout their buildings if they wish to continue to serve Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, under a new regulation proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today. As an interim step toward today’s announcement, in March 2005, CMS began requiring…

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal informed readers that hospitals are moving to lower the risks associated with anesthesia by using “conscious sedation.” This type of sedation induces an altered state of consciousness that minimizes pain and discomfort through the use of pain relievers and sedatives. Patients, who receive conscious sedation usually are…

A recent article in Medscape Today reports that in 2005, there were 10.2 million cosmetic procedures performed in the United States, an increase of 11% from 2004 and 38% when compared with 2000. This number includes 3,839,387 Botox treatments, 1,033,581 chemical peels, 837,711 microdermabrasions, 782,732 laser hair removals, 589,768 vein sclerotherapies (strippings), 323,605 liposuctions, 298,413…

I often read the Washington Post’s website – and came across this article, or discussion rather, on end of life issues: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2006/10/06/DI2006100601119.html It is not an easy discussion, that is for sure – but it is even more difficult when your loved one is ill and perhaps facing terminal illness, etc. Our suggestion – make…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should strongly warn the public about the risk of tendon rupture associated with the use of certain antibiotics. Public Citizen, a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, has filed a petition with the FDA requesting the warnings. The petition is the result of a review of the FDA’s adverse event…