Imagine having your health or your very life depend on a medical device, only to wind up hospitalized because the device doesn't function the way it should. That nightmare scenario is exactly what has happened to thousands of people with the Medtronic MiniMed 600...
Accident rates drop when school starts later
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), teenagers should not start their school day before 8:30 a.m. Research has suggested that teen drivers are more awake and less likely to get into an accident when the school day starts later in the morning....
5 tips for preventing adverse drug events
Many residents of San Antonio take prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs. The American Academy of Family Physicians says that four out of five U.S. adults do so every week. Not only that, but one-third of adults also take five or more medications at the...
Hospitals routinely ignore their obligation to report bad doctors
It seems like everyone you know has some kind of horror story about medical-care-gone-wrong. It isn’t really surprising that medical mistakes are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Despite this, only half of all American hospitals have ever...
Could a “granny cam” prove your elderly loved one is being abused?
Is it really necessary to put a hidden camera in your loved one’s room at the nursing home? If you suspect abuse, it might be the smartest thing you can do. So-called “granny cams” have become a hot topic throughout the nation as people have gradually become more...
3 steps to take if you’re injured in an auto accident
You were on your way home for a loved one’s wedding when your worst nightmare happened. You were struck by another vehicle as you passed through a local intersection. You were bruised and battered by the crash, so you called 911 right away and had the emergency team...
Nurses’ cellphone use can result in a medication error
San Antonio residents who are seeking medical care for an illness or injury will expect the medical professionals to pay strict attention to what they are doing. However, like the world in general, people are constantly checking their cellphones. Those in health care...
Strengthening public support for red-light cameras
San Antonio residents should know that red-light cameras are proven to reduce the number of traffic violations and crashes around intersections. In particular, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that cameras reduce the number of red-light running...
