Tag Archives: Medical Emergencies

Scarcity sends the sick scrambling for medication

A record 267 drugs were in short supply or completely unavailable in 2011, affecting 550,000 patients nationwide. The shortage includes antibiotics, anesthetics, drugs for cancer treatment and heart conditions, along with intravenous nutrition therapy. Even Valium has been scarce. The problem is continuing affecting people of all ages despite attempts by the federal government to speed up production of crucial drugs. Continue reading

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A Passion for Personal Health Records

Dehydrated, disoriented and with a high fever, Dan Schiavello avoided a potential life-threatening situation by having his health records on his portable flash drive. The ER doctor reviewed the contents of his Minerva Flash Drive and it revealed that Dan was allergic to an antibiotic that about to be administed. When Schiavello returned home after his two-month stay, he decided to develop a version of Minerva Health Manager for consumers where they could carry a version of their personal health records with them, saving them in case of an emergency. Continue reading

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A Few Safety Tips as Hurricane Irene approaches the East Coast

Whether Irene is a major hurricane or tropical storm when it comes to your area, it will bring significant rainfall and potentially damaging winds, increasing the risk of flooding and potential power outages. Here are a few safety tips. Continue reading

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Quake in D.C. Serves As Reminder To Get Prepared

The earthquake in the mid-Atlantic region is a great reminder that emergencies can strike anywhere and often happen without warning. Be sure your family has an emergency plan and a kit of emergency supplies to sustain yourselves for at least 72 hours. Don’t forget your personal health records in case of a medical emergency. Continue reading

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Men: Take Steps to Live a Safer and Healthier Life

Improving men’s health starts at home with individuals and families taking steps to live safer and healthier lives. Why not start this week, during National Men’s Health Week, celebrated each year the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. Continue reading

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