Patient Education

During a recent satellite conference training broadcast on rapid distribution of the federal Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) of antibiotics and other critical medicines the real and terrifying reality of anthrax as a bioweapon was discussed."Recent threat analyses...

Part 2 (This is a series of posts on the health effects of different types of radioactive fallout) Last post we discussed what to do in the event of a nuclear explosion and resulting fallout. If you happen to get caught in the path of the fallout the following...

Given the current state of world affairs, we will be turning our attention to nuclear fallout and the effects on the body.To begin with, we will delve into what you can do mitigate the effects of a nuclear explosion, through planning and education. And of course,...

Recalls, Recalls EverywhereFood recalls have reached staggering levels. Below are a few recent recalls that you may want to visit and check your cupboards and refrigerator.  Along with food recalls is a voluntary recall of mislabeled medication: Voluntary Nationwide...

Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing. Unfortunately, they can also expose you to multiple risks that can lead to illnesses and accidents.Data from GeoSentinel highlights that about 8% of international travelers have become ill to the point of needing...

The devastation hurricane Ian, a category 4 hurricane, caused over the past week and weekend cannot be overstated. As of Monday, the death toll has risen to over 100. Over 2.7 million people lost electric power and as of Monday afternoon more than 600,000 were still...