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Diving Safety

June 23, 2009 According to Diving Board Safety.net, there are several dos and don’ts children should know before jumping off a diving board. Diving Dos: Make sure you have adult supervision. Check if the diving board was properly installed. Practice your dive before jumping. Plan your diving path. Dive off the end of the board. … Read more

Motorcycle Safety

June 22, 2009 Estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggest that helmets saved the lives of more than 1,700 motorcyclists and that 800 more lives could have been saved if drivers wore them at all times. Besides wearing a helmet when riding, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation suggests motorcyclists should: Remain visible to other … Read more

Bicycle Safety

June 22, 2009 According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, 92% of bicyclists killed in 2007 reportedly weren’t wearing helmets. It is important for all riders to practice bicycle safety in order to prevent injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that all riders adhere to the following safety tips: Wear a properly … Read more

Boating Safety

June 16, 2009 More than 5,000 boating accidents occurred in 2007, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, with 215 accidents occurring in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Unfortunately, many of these accidents could have been prevented with proper training. To avoid a boat accident next time you go out on the water, follow these safety … Read more

Asthma Medications Associated With Drug Injury

The AP (6/13) reported, “Federal health officials are requiring new labels on popular asthma drugs like Merck’s Singulair [montelukast] that highlight language about suicidal behavior, depression and anxiousness seen in a small number of patients.” Specifically, the “alert will be in a section known as ‘precautions’ and advise doctors to use ‘special care’ when prescribing … Read more

Two women hurt in Pennsylvania motorcycle accident

June 4, 2009 A 46-year-old woman was crossing the street at Lititz Pike with her two children, when she was involved in a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident on Monday night, according to WCAL News. The 33-year-old female motorcyclist was driving her motorcycle when she failed to see the woman crossing the road and hit her in … Read more

FDA warns of risk of serious drug induced liver injury with propylthiouracil

Dow Jones Newswires (6/4, Dooren) reports, “The Food and Drug Administration warned doctors Wednesday about the risks of serious liver injury seen with propylthiouracil, a drug used to treat overactive thyroid glands or Graves’ disease.” The agency “said it saw an increased risk of liver injury with propylthiouracil when compared with methimazole.” Amy Egan, the … Read more