The Washington Post (7/13, Aizenman) reports, “Deadly yet easily preventable bloodstream infections continue to plague American hospitals, because facility administrators fail to commit resources and attention to the problem, according to a survey of medical professionals released Monday.” The data show that about “80,000 patients per year develop catheter-related bloodstream infections, or CRBSIs — which … Read more
According to a report on WHYY, Local health officials say the number of Lyme disease cases in Pennsylvania this year will likely eclipse figures from 2009.
Are you melting in the heat? Spending a fortune on air conditioning? We’ll higher temperatures may to be here to stay, but you don’t have to just sit and sweat. Here are a few tips to help you beat the heat. 1. Arrange strenuous activity for cooler times of day. Yes, that means if you’re … Read more
If you’ve ever been hurt at work, then you know how bad it can be. Lost work, lost wages and doctor bills – it all adds up fast. You need good medical care. You need your bills paid. What you do after you get hurt is as important as how you got hurt in the … Read more
The staff of Lundy Law wishes you a happy and safe July 4th weekend. If you’re planning some time by the pool, you’ll want to keep these safety tips in mind: Supervise children at all times around pools and spas. Adults should keep a constant eye on all kids in the water. If you have … Read more
USA Today (6/28, Stoller) reports that according to the paper’s analysis the agency’s “inspectors have cited numerous catering facilities that prepare airline food for suspected health and sanitation violations following inspections of their kitchens this year and last. … The inspections were at the US facilities of two of the world’s biggest airline caterers, LSG … Read more
Parents, if your kids eat any of these cereals, then you’ll want to read this warning. The Wall Street Journal (6/26, Brat, Becker) reported Kellogg Co. recalled Friday about 28 million boxes of cereal mainly targeted at children because of fears that foul smells and flavors from the boxes’ plastic packaging can cause nausea … Read more
If you suffer from diabetes, you need to read this. ABC World News (6/28, story 7, 2:20, Sawyer) reported, “Two major studies have found the medicine called Avandia [rosiglitazone] could create a significant new risk of heart attack and other serious problems.” The Washington Post (6/29, Stein) reports that one study, “involving more than 35,500 … Read more
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