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Having Fun on the 4th: remember fireworks safety
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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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Sleep Apnea: When snoring is more than just annoying
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| 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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The Dirty Dozen: the 12 fruits and veggies that you should definitely buy organic
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Dr. Delia Chiaramonte
Dr. Delia Chiaramonte is the founder and president of Insight Medical Consultants, a private medical advising and patient advocacy company. She is board certified in family medicine and is Medical Director for Hospice of Baltimore.
Dr. Delia Chiaramonte is the founder and president of Insight Medical Consultants, a private medical advising and patient advocacy company. She is board certified in family medicine and is Medical Director for Hospice of Baltimore.
- Having Fun on the 4th: remember fireworks safety
- Doctors and Patients - can the relationship be saved?
- Guns and kids. Safety rules.
- New Car Seat Law: back in the booster for some gradeschoolers
- What Being Sued Does to a Doctor
- When Food is Dangerous: a primer on foodborne illness
- Another option for improving your cholesterol: have you heard of niacin?
- Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death: beyond statins and aspirin
- Sleep Apnea: When snoring is more than just annoying
- The Dirty Dozen: the 12 fruits and veggies that you should definitely buy organic
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