Fido May Be a Hazard to Your Heath
Fido May Be a Hazard to Your Heath – A CDC study shows that man’s best friend may also be his best bet for a trip to the ER.
Dislocated Shoulder
http://healthlibrary.brighamandwomens.org/Search/85,P01367
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dislocated_Shoulder
Bursitis
http://healthlibrary.brighamandwomens.org/Search/85,P00047
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bursit
Burns
http://healthlibrary.brighamandwomens.org/Search/85,P00992
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn
A Twisted Ankle Isn’t Just a Simple Sprain
A sprained ankle is one of the most common joint injuries, prompting many people to consider it “just a sprain” and not treat it with the respect it deserves. The too-common consequence of this neglect is a lasting weakness, an unstable joint and repeated sprains.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/health/28brod.html?nl=health&emc=healthupdateemb3&pagewanted=print
Medication & Risk Factors That Lead to Falls
Medication & Risk Factors That Lead to Falls- An article featured in the Gilbert Guide by Joseph Woelfel looks at the factors that contribute to falls among older people and concludes that medications play an important part. Understanding the risks and what can be done to prevent falls is key to a long healthy life.
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8/2/2009 Twisted Ankle, Just a Sprain and Did I Hear You Right?
Twisted Ankle, Just a Sprain? NYT’s Jane Brody points out how trivial we treat sprains and what a mistake that may be. WHAT? Did I Hear You Right? The cost of a hearing aide may be way more than you thought and the way it gets paid for may really surprise you.
