Wednesday, November 15, 2017

NutriBullet Exploding and Burns

Apparently, this high-powered gizmo acclaimed as blender for smoothies and sauces has an unhealthy and dangerous penchant to explode.

Injuries have been reported here at home, in the United Kingdom and even in Australia.


The NutriBullet is a popular blender made famous by the rising smoothie trend. Picture: Chris Pavlich
 
 
Hopefully, you have not been injured.  But please be very careful with this product. 

Monday, November 13, 2017

Medication and Malpractice


Medication Errors on the Rise, but They Can Be Prevented
Medication errors occur when a mistake is made in prescribing, dispensing or taking a drug. These errors are surprisingly common in America and are on the rise, as an estimated four out of every five adults use prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs or dietary supplements during any given week. Medication errors can cause serious injuries and even death. And something else you should know: Medication errors are preventable.
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BY THE NUMBERS
1.5 Million
The number of preventable medication errors estimated to occur each year, according to a 2007 report from the Institute of Medicine.
 
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VIDEO BOOKMARK
Medication Safety Starts with YOU (and a List)
Why is an up-to-date, shared medication list so important to preventing medication errors? This doc shows you!
 
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MEDICINE MISTAKES DOUBLE AT HOME
The rate of serious medication errors that occur at home doubled from 2000 to 2012, a new study finds.