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The Ongoing Adderall Shortage
The ongoing Adderall shortage seems to have no end. Teva, the largest manufacturer of Adderall, is experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays” due to increased demand. Every year, the DEA sets a quota — a limit on the amount of raw materials for many...
Medical Emergency- Poisoning
In the U.S., there are two ways to get help for a poison emergency. You can either: Use the web POISONCONTROL® tool to get specific guidance for your case, based on your age, substance, and amount, (and weight, if needed for your specific case) or Call poison control...
Medical Emergency – Heart Attack
Heart disease, a term used to describe a variety of heart conditions, is the number 1 killer of men and women in the US. Examples of heart disease include: High blood pressure Angina Unstable angina Valve disease Arrhythmia Heart failure Congenital and inherited...
Medical Emergency-Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A sudden cardiac arrest occurs when a disruption in the heart’s electrical activity causes an irregular heartbeat (ventricular fibrillation) or a dangerously fast heartbeat (ventricular tachycardia). This is different from a heart attack. A heart attack is caused by a...
First Aid Kit for Dogs – Be Prepared!
Dogs have historically been called Mans best friend. (In 1789, King Frederick of Prussia once said that a dog is a “man's best friend” and this phrase has lasted throughout the generations.) Dogs are the most popular pet Over 48.3 million households own dogs with cat...