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POSTED July 4, 12:10 AM
They make me smile without meaning to and they still the constant chatter in my mind. Even though I am likely past the halfway point of my life, they still strike me as magical. If you like fireworks as much as I do, I suggest that you visit a professional display rather than playing around with the hand held ones. Both legal and illegal individual fireworks can be dangerous, and it would be a shame to ruin your holiday with burns, hand injuries or blindness. Only ground sparklers and simple sparklers are legal in Maryland. Yet even the simple, pretty hand held sparklers can set a little girl’s dress on fire. Illegal fireworks, which some people bring home from Pennsylvania or Virginia, can be even more dangerous. If they malfunction or explode prematurely, you might lose a hand, suffer a serious burn or lose your sight. Don’t risk it. Children are the most common victims of fireworks injuries. There are many professional fireworks displays in Maryland that are fun and safe. Make sure to be safe wherever you go to celebrate. Happy 4th! -Dr. C. www.insightmedicalconsultants.com For more info: check out this site for more info on 4th of July safety
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POSTED July 2, 12:01 AM
Are doctors and patients heading for divorce court? Something has gone terribly wrong in our medical system. The doctor-patient relationship, the keystone of medical care, has soured, and both the quality and spirit of medicine has been tainted.Remember... Read More
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POSTED June 29, 11:44 PM
In 2005, there were 77 firearm deaths of children and teens in Maryland. The recent Supreme Court decision liberalizing gun ownership has made me think about gun safety, particularly for children. I won’t take a position on whether... Read More
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POSTED June 27, 1:52 AM
Some 6 and 7 year olds will have to get back into their boosters starting this Monday, June 30th. That is when a new Maryland car seat law takes effect. It requires that any child under 8 use a booster seat unless they are taller than four-foot-nine... Read More
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POSTED June 24, 11:14 PM
Tonight I went to an educational session offered by my malpractice insurer -- an annual workshop designed to teach physicians to protect ourselves against medical malpractice suits. They present case after case of terrible medical outcomes or unfortunate... Read More
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POSTED June 22, 11:32 PM
It seems to happen a lot lately – tomatoes with salmonella, spinach with E. coli… What is happening to our food?According to the CDC, an estimated 76 million cases of foodborne disease occur annually in the U.S. Most are mild, but... Read More
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POSTED June 20, 12:01 AM
I’m sure you’ve heard of ‘statins’ like Lipitor ™, Zocor ™, and Pravachol ™. These powerful cholesterol-lowering medicines are widely used – some people make jokes about adding them to the water... Read More
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POSTED June 18, 12:28 AM
How could it have happened? Tim Russert took his medicine, did his exercises and saw his doctors. He’d even passed a stress test just a few months before he died. Ok, maybe he was a little overweight, but still… lots of people... Read More
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POSTED June 16, 12:31 AM
Does your bedmate snore? Do the windows rattle? This can disrupt your sleep, of course, but snoring can also be a sign of a more serious condition. It can be a sign of sleep apnea, which can have dangerous consequences.‘Apnea’... Read More
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POSTED June 12, 11:32 PM
Even small doses of pesticides, the kind found on the fruits and vegetables that we eat everyday, can be dangerous. According to the Environmental Working Group, eating the 12 most contaminated fruits and veggies will expose a person to about 14... Read More
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