Crises in End of Life Care
Hospice care is intended to be palliative, handling the pain management of a patient’s chronic illnesses and addressing the end-of-life issues that are inherent with incurable conditions and diseases....
Read moreSafety Tips for Outdoor Grilling
Summer is the best time of year to live in the Northwest: the sun is out and the weather is perfect for outdoor grilling with family and friends. Unfortunately,...
Read moreCan Automatic Braking Systems Prevent Car Crashes?
Automatic braking systems could cut the number of low-speed crashes by 25%, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute. The high-tech braking systems, which are currently installed on some...
Read moreElectronic Prescriptions As Likely to Contain Errors as Handwritten Ones
According to a paper recently published in the Journal of American Medical Information Association, by Dr. Karen Nanji of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, more than 10% of electronic...
Read moreKeeping Kids Safe Around Windows
At least 8 Oregon children have fallen from upper-story windows already this year, including a 2-year old Southeast Portland boy who fell out of a second-story window and fractured...
Read moreDoes Artificial Food Coloring Cause Behavioral Problems in Children?
Did you know that several European countries have banned artificial dyes from foods, and require foods using any still-approved unnatural colors to prominently display warning labels on packaging stating...
Read moreOregon House Passes Ignition Lock Bill to Prevent Repeat Drunk Driving
On June 15th, the Oregon House passed HB 3075, which will require first time DUII offenders to install an ignition interlock device as a condition of their diversion agreement....
Read moreThe Danger of Buying Stolen Blood Glucose Monitoring Products
As the population ages, the incidence of diabetes is on the rise. More diabetics means greater demand for blood glucose monitoring products. It is in this vein that we...
Read moreJanuary Inspection Showed Truck to Be Dangerous
You may have seen some footage of the catastrophic Amtrak train accident from last weekend. At least six people were tragically killed in the fiery truck crash that destroyed...
Read moreAvoiding Pesticides In Your Fruits and Vegetables
There is no question that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides substantial health benefits. On the other hand, many fruits and vegetables are sold with pesticide residue...
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