In May 2011, we told you about an eye-opening statistic that said that nearly one in seven elderly nursing home residents are given power antipsychotic drugs, even though the medicines are dangerous and most of the recipients don’t benefit from these medications. Now, a new article in The Daily News reports that the number may […]
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State and local law enforcement officers will be working to keep motorists safe this celebratory season with the Holiday “Booze It & Lose It” campaign. Checkpoints and stepped-up patrols will be conducted across North Carolina, now through Monday, Jan. 2. This is part of the ongoing effort by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) to
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Okay, it’s not the kind of topic that inspires parades, but maybe it should. This is National Hand Washing Awareness Week (December 4 – 10, 2011), a time when we can celebrate what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls “the most important think you can do to keep from getting sick.” Washing
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When most people think of service dogs, they think of a Labrador Retriever or German Shepherd helping a blind person navigate the world. That’s why Chloe is so unexpected. Chloe is a 17-pound mutt (best guess is that she is a mix of Bichon Frise, Poodle, and Shih Tzu) that was living in an animal
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On December 1, 35 new laws took effect in North Carolina. Of course, the NC State Highway Patrol is still trying to enforce laws already on the books, especially the “No Texting While Driving” law. According to an article on WRAL.com: Sgt. Jeff Gordon said distracted driving is still a huge issue across the state. “I
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In November, we posted a blog about “Toy Shopping with Safety in Mind,” which gave tips on how to choose toys for children that are safe and age-appropriate. In honor of Safe Toy & Gifts Month, we have more safety advice to share, courtesy of Healthfinder.gov and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Selecting Safe
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We know that getting hard hits to the head can cause concussion and brain injury. That’s why we worry so much about football players, boxers, and soldiers, who regularly get their heads smacked around. But a new study reveals that soccer players may also be at risk. The study, which was discussed at the annual
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You may recall a blog we posted last month called “Hip Replacements Fail, Sometimes Without Symptoms,” which we wrote in response to an article in The New York Times about people who have been injured by DePuy hip replacement devices. In a nutshell, this is the story to date: In 2010, Johnson & Johnson recalled
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Among people over age 65, just four types of medications are responsible for 2/3 of all emergency hospitalizations. That’s right: 4 drugs = 67% of hospitalizations due to accidental overdoses or because the medication had a more powerful effect than intended. Wow. According to an article in The New York Times, the drug classes are:
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The Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign is in force throughout North Carolina, from now through Sunday, November 27, 2011. The Thanksgiving “Click It or Ticket” campaign is designed to crack down on motorists who are not wearing their seat belts. “It is the law to wear your seat belt, no matter
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