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Tag: consumer safety
Safety Concerns for Motorcycle Underglows
Underglow lights improve conspicuity When a civil society makes vehicle equipment laws, safety is typically the primary concern. Recently, I have been thinking of the issues related to underglow lights on motorcycles. People who ride motorcycles at night claim that the underglow light helps them to be seen by other drivers. Being seen is a […]
Read morePain Meds Double Risk of Heart Disease
I follow research articles on a variety of health topics. Often we have lots of “do this” research which promotes a certain type of action. This week, I am promoting an article which is a “don’t do this” variety. This article warns us of the dangers associated with certain types of pain medications. The research […]
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Pills for Back or Neck Pain Are a Heart Concern.
There is a time and place for pain medication. None is without risk. Sometimes, the risk is small. New research shows that even the simple NSAID medications carry a new risk. NSAIDS are the common over the counter medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol), and ibuprofen (Advil). These medications are commonly used but new research shows that […]
Read moreDrug Mix-ups Injuring Patients
Oops, the FDA issued an alert about two drugs being mixed up and putting patients at risk. The drugs were risperidon (an antiphyschotic medication used to treat disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar mania) and ropinirole (used to treat restless leg syndrome). The FDA was alerted to 226 mix-ups. The mix-up was due to a systemic […]
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‘Cinnamon Challenge’ Not Safe for Teens
As a chiropractor, I mostly deal with acute and chronic injuries resulting from accidents and bad choices. The story behind the injury can sometimes be humorous but often, it leaves me shaking my head and asking “what were you thinking?” Too often the answer I get back is: “it seemed like a good idea at […]
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Alternative Medicine Becoming Mainstream
A few years back, Consumer Reports ran a survey asking it’s 34,000 readers to rank treatments which worked best for them. “Surveys Said” Respondents to the survey reported that hands-on therapies, like chiropractic work best for their back pain and arthritis. Chiropractic ranked highest of all the conventional treatments, including prescription pain medication. Other therapies […]
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Pain Meds Increase Risk of Falls & Fracture
Arthritis pain is common as we age. The years of abuse take a toll on our aging bodies. By the time we are on Medicare, we have joint pain and balance issues. Seniors who use certain common pain medications are at a 7-fold greater risk for falling, and twice as likely to fracture a hip. […]
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Protecting yourself from neck injury in a car crash
Whiplash injuries are too common. They are also expensive! In the US, we spend $29 billion per year in treating the pain and disability that often result from a rear-end collision. Those costs end up being passed down to us as consumers of auto and health insurance. We all have a personal stake in staying […]
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