Similar & Sound-alike Drugs Can Kill Like many of us, when a new drug is introduced by TV advertisement, you are flummoxed by the name. Drug names frequently appear to be a random collection of consonants and vowels that have no actual meaning (with extra “z” and “x”s thrown in). In fact, some drug companies […]
Electronic Medical Records – Be aware of the risks!
Recent articles have highlighted both the benefits and risks of electronic medical records. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review featured an article discussing the risks of electronic medical records in drug dosages. It noted that the ‘default’ settings of various drugs can cause the improper administration of medications, both in timing and dosage. Pennsylvania alone had 300 […]
Dangerous Dogs?
Any discussion of dangerous dogs can quickly descend into an argument between two factions – the ‘no bad dogs, only bad owners’ camp and the ‘breed is destiny’ camp. While there is little agreement between the groups, we can know that some breeds are simply more dangerous. Or do we? A study by the American […]
For want of a nail – or a strong plastic bag?
A Nebraska man has sued Wal-Mart, claiming that it caused his wife’s death. How? Recall the famous poem: For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the message was lost. For […]
Don’t Send Texts to Drivers!
In a first-in-the-nation holding, a New Jersey appellate court ruled that sending a text to a driver you know is behind the wheel can land you in hot water. The case involved a terrible crash where a driver who received a text drifted across the center line, striking a couple on a motorcycle and inflicting […]
