Posts tagged flu

• CVS Mixes Up Breast Cancer Drug With Children's Fluoride Tablets

  David Mittleman | March 09, 2012 9:20 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Last Friday CVS made a startling announcement: a CVS pharmacy in New Jersey had accidentally distributed cancer pills to children instead of the fluoride pills that they were supposed to receive....

• Is Driving With a Cold as Dangerous as Driving While Drunk?

  David Mittleman | January 09, 2012 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  It may seem hard to believe, but driving around with a bad cold is as dangerous as driving after drinking four double whiskeys. At least that's according to British researchers that attached...

• San Francisco Man Poses as Plastic Surgeon, Flushes Liposuction Fat Down Toilet

  David Mittleman | December 27, 2011 10:00 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  Unfortunately, it seems as if more and more people are succumbing to the promise of rock-bottom plastic surgery prices, but paying a huge fine in terms of their health. For example, a woman in...

• Safe Driving Tips for the Holidays

  Mark Bello | December 22, 2011 11:20 AM | 0 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  During the holiday season, auto accidents significantly increase due to more people on the roadways – time off work, cross-country traveling, holiday shopping, and gatherings with friends...

• Don't Use Tap Water in Neti Pots--It Could Kill You

  David Mittleman | December 18, 2011 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  If you use a Neti Pot for cleaning out your sinuses, you might want to read the latest news from health regulators in Louisiana. Although some people swear by the neti pot, if not used correctly,...

• Common Causes of Car Accidents

  Mark Bello | November 15, 2011 3:14 PM | 0 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Even with today's safety technology, auto accidents remain commonplace; they are the leading cause of death for Americans 35 years old and younger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...

• Everyday Surfaces Teeming With Germs

  Nolan Erickson | October 26, 2011 2:52 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Workplace Injuries
  

  I’m not too much of a germaphobe, but a number of recent studies have highlighted just how unsanitary commonly used surfaces are. One report states that gas pumps are the top offenders for...

• Flu Shot Myths Debunked

  David Mittleman | October 22, 2011 10:00 AM | 3 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  It's getting to be that time of year again where more people are sniffling and coughing...and we all know what that means, flu season. You may be trying to decide whether or not to get a flu shot...

• Get the Shot or Get Fired: Michigan Hospital Making Flu Shots Mandatory for Hospital Employees

  David Mittleman | August 31, 2011 9:48 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Medical Devices & Implants
  

  Deciding to get a flu shot is probably a good idea to keep yourself from getting sick during the peak flu season or if you have a compromised immune system. But what if it wasn't a choice and what...

• Doctors Often Ignore Their Own Advice

  David Mittleman | April 14, 2011 9:05 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  The doctor-patient relationship is usually one of complete trust, at least for the patient. The vast majority of people do not have any significant medical training, so they defer to the advice of...