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December 2001
Is
It a Real Emergency? |
| Before
a true medical emergency strikes, know when to seek
emergency medical treatment and how to prepare for a
visit to the ER. If you have any doubts as to whether
your condition is a medical emergency, speak with your
doctor immediately, or call 911. |
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November 2001
Protecting
You and Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning |
| Winter
is upon us, and that means heating systems are running—creating
a potentially life-threatening condition that many
people ignore until it’s too late. The condition is
carbon monoxide poisoning, which injures more than
10,000 people a year and kills more than 5,000 a year. |
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October 2001
Protect
Yourself Against the Flu |
| Each
year, at
least 30 million Americans experience the flu. Although
many of these infections are only mild to moderate,
yearly at least 20,000 people in the United States die
from the flu and its complications, and more than
100,000 flu patients are hospitalized. |
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September 2001
Danger
in Your Home |
| There
are more than two million episodes of poisonings
annually in the US, and 92 percent of them occur at
home. |
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August 2001
Is
it Sprained or Broken? |
| Usually,
you know immediately if you have a broken bone, but some
broken bones are not so obvious. |
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July 2001
Signs
of Stroke |
| Stroke
is the leading cause of disability and the third leading
cause of death in adults. |
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June 2001
Treating
Sunburn |
| It’s
easy to get a sunburn, because the reaction begins three
to six hours after exposure and usually becomes maximal
by 24 hours. The good news is that there are
several ways you can relieve painful sunburn. |
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May 2001
Asthma
Attack Calls for Quick Response |
| Asthma
attacks may start suddenly, or they may take a long
time, even days, to develop. Proper treatment depends on
whether these attacks are severe, moderate or mild. |
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April 2001
Spring
Chores? Steady on the Ladder |
| Each
year, more than 511,000 people are treated in a medical
facility because they failed to use ladders safely. And,
more than 300 people actually die from injuries related to
ladders -- almost one death a day. |
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March 2001
Preventing
Falls |
| Falls
are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in people
aged 65 and older, and almost two-thirds of accidental falls
among older persons occur in the home. According to the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, falls are not
"natural occurrences" for seniors and can be
prevented 30 - 40% of the time. |
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February
2001
Food Allergies Can Be Life
Threatening |
Eight common food allergens cause more than 90% of all food allergic reactions. There is no cure for a food allergy, so avoidance
is critical. |
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January
2001
Avoiding Home Fires |
| If
you think your home is not at risk for a home fire, consider these
statistics: 370,000 homes are struck by fires each year, some
4,000 Americans die in fires annually, and about 80 percent of
these deaths occur in the home. |
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December
2000
Domestic Abuse: Getting Help |
| Domestic
abuse takes many forms--from screaming threats to pushing and
shoving. It is not just physical battering; domestic abuse
can include emotional, economic, or sexual abuse. |
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November
2000
When Food
Poisoning Strikes |
| Each
year, up to 33 million people may suffer the consequences of a
food-borne illness, including diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever,
headache, and vomiting. When food poisoning is severe, you need
to seek medical treatment. |
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October
2000
Playing It Safe
With Toys |
| Choking
is the leading cause of toy-related deaths in children ages 4 and
under. Teach your children to use toys properly, and always
discard the packaging. Make sure to send in your warranty card
in case of recalls. |
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September
2000
Home First Aid
Kits |
| Is
your home prepared for emergencies? Do you really know what you
need to have on hand? |
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August
2000
Could
it be Appendicitis? |
| A
burst appendix can cause a serious infection that can
spread throughout the abdomen. Watch for symptoms, and see
medical attention right away. |
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July
2000
Safe
Biking |
| Scary
thought -- but during the months of June through September, bicycle
deaths double. Don't be a statistic -- wear your helmet. |
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June
2000
When
Asthma is an Emergency |
| Severe
asthma attacks are medical emergencies that require immediate
attention. You may be in a life-threatening situation if
symptoms don't improve within five minutes. |
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May 2000
Stroke:
Quick Action Saves Lives |
| Stroke
is the third leading cause of death in the US. Make sure to
learn the warning signs, and call for emergency help immediately. |
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April 2000
Alcohol
Abuse |
| Approximately
two-thirds of U.S. adults drink alcohol occasionally, and 13% are
alcoholics. About one out of five recreational drinkers will
become alcohol dependent. |
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March 2000
Winter
Heart Attack Alert |
| No
matter what climate you live in, winter account for one-third more
deaths than in the summer and early fall. To survive, it is
important to recognize the earliest signs of a heart attack. |
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February 2000
Poison Prevention |
| Poisoning
is the most common cause of nonfatal accidents in the home. |
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November 1999
Air Care |
| About
one-third of Air Care's flights are to accidents; the rest are to transport critically ill
patients from one hospital to another. |
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October
1999
Be
Safe from Fire |
| October
is a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detector and to
purchase a fire extinguisher. |
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September 1999
Carbon Monoxide: Silent Threat |
| You
cannot see or smell carbon monoxide, making it a silent threat . . . but if it's
undetected, it can kill you within minutes. |
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August
1999
Food
Safety |
| The
responsibility for safe consumption of foods lies with the consumer,
as many food-borne illnesses are home related. |
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April 1999
Bike
Helmets Make a Head-full of Sense |
| The
study found that helmets can prevent 88% of all brain injuries
incurred while bicycling and help saves the lives of more than 800
cyclists killed in the United States each year. |
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March 1999
High
Blood Pressure? Thank Your Spouse |
| Marital
discord contributes to hypertension, according to a study presented at
the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons meeting in Toronto. |
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February
1999
Should
We Go to the Emergency Department? |
| Time
is of the essence in treating a heart attack, so anyone with sudden
shortness of breath or tightness or pain in the chest, especially if
it spreads into the jaw or left arm, should seek emergency care
immediately. |
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January
1999
Winter
Fire Safety |
| ’Tis
the season to curl up by the fireplace with a good book. |
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December
1998
Holiday
Home Safety |
| If
you choose to buy a live tree this year, the trick is to buy the
freshest tree you can find---maybe even cut your own tree for maximum
freshness. |
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October
1998
Prescriptions |
| Cold
and flu season is just around the corner . . . do you know what
questions to ask your pharmacist about prescription and
over-the-counter medications? |
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September
1998
Back
To School
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| For
families with school-age children, the beginning of a new school year
can be an exciting and stressful time. |
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July
1998
Camping
Safety |
| A
camping trip in the summer can be a wonderful experience as long as
campers keep safety in mind. |
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June
1998
Swimming
And Diving |
| Approximately
two-thirds of U.S. adults drink alcohol occasionally, and 13% are
alcoholics. About one out of five recreational drinkers will
become alcohol dependent. |
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May
1998
Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) |
| Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) are extremely important, but very few people
really understand how the EMS system works. |
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April
1998
Alcohol |
| Alcoholism
isn’t predominate in one age group---alcohol abuse is as common in
teenagers as it is in senior citizens. |
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March
1998
An
Invisible Danger |
| During
the first few months of 1998, several cases of carbon monoxide
poisoning have made the news in Cincinnati. |
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February
1998
Burns |
| About
90 percent of all serious burns happen right at home, and half of
these victims are children. |
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December
1997
Eye
Safety |
| Pain,
bleeding and swelling of the eye are all reasons to seek medical
attention. |
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October
1997
CPR |
| Literature
and folklore is filled with accounts of resuscitation, as when Snow
White, with a slice of poisoned apple in her throat, is kissed backed
to life. Medically documented cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), is
no fairy tale and dates only to the early 1960s. |
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August
1997
Are
You At Risk? |
| Lead
poisoning is the greatest environmental danger facing American
children. |
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July
1997
It's
Sneezin' Season |
| Some
35 million Americans suffer from allergies to everything from cat hair
to peanuts. |
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