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Cellulitis can be Life Threatening

Cellulitis can be Life Threatening

If no medical care is available-Do all members of your family have a Jase Case? Melissa Gilbert of Little House on the Prairie, recently posted on Instagram that she had to go to the hospital. 2 days prior, an insect bit her arm. The bite had turned red, swollen, and...

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Medical Preparedness – Diabetes

Medical Preparedness – Diabetes

Do you have an extra glucometer in your supplies? A chronic condition such as diabetes can be life threatening if our fragile medical supply chain is disrupted and medication or supplies to test are not available. Having adequate supplies- an extra glucometer with...

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The Ongoing Adderall Shortage

The Ongoing Adderall Shortage

The ongoing Adderall shortage seems to have no end. Teva, the largest manufacturer of Adderall, is experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays” due to increased demand. Every year, the DEA sets a quota — a limit on the amount of raw materials for many...

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What is Discontinuation Syndrome?

What is Discontinuation Syndrome?

You may have heard or been told by your care provider to never stop taking your antidepressant medication abruptly and wondered why. The side effects of suddenly stopping your antidepressant can be severe and last for months or even years.What are antidepressants?...

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Medical Emergency- Poisoning

Medical Emergency- Poisoning

In the U.S., there are two ways to get help for a poison emergency. You can either: Use the web POISONCONTROL® tool to get specific guidance for your case, based on your age, substance, and amount, (and weight, if needed for your specific case) or Call poison control...

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Medical Emergency-Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Medical Emergency-Sudden Cardiac Arrest

A sudden cardiac arrest occurs when a disruption in the heart’s electrical activity causes an irregular heartbeat (ventricular fibrillation) or a dangerously fast heartbeat (ventricular tachycardia). This is different from a heart attack. A heart attack is caused by a...

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