Have you or do you take Nexium, Prilosec or Prevacid to reduce stomach acid associated with acid reflux or heartburn? If yes, keep reading. Acid reflux or heartburn drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are linked to acute and chronic kidney disease or kidney failure, increased risk of heart attack, and increased risk for dementia. Prolonged use of PPIs is also linked to nutrient and magnesium Read More
Rotator Cuff Tears Commonly Associated with Auto Accidents
Rotator Cuff Tears Commonly Associated with Auto Accidents The rotator cuff holds the upper arm bone (humerus) into the shoulder socket. The rotator cuff is comprised of four muscles that come together as tendons and form a cover (cuff) over the top (ball) of the upper arm bone (humerus). The rotator cuff attaches the humerus to the shoulder blade allowing the arm to lift and rotate. Think of the rotator cuff as Read More
Tips For A Safe Independence Day Holiday Weekend
During this time of year, many of us celebrate the holiday with friends and family and, as with many other holidays, risks of accidents and injuries tend to increase. To help you keep yourself and your loved ones safe this weekend, we have put together some helpful safety tips: Drunk Driving: Drunk driving accidents, injuries, and deaths are consistently high in Chicago during Fourth of July weekend. If you plan Read More
Chicago Springtime Driving Tips
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Now that the weather is starting to warm up here in Chicago, you’ll probably be going outside and driving more often. But while you’re out enjoying the lovely spring weather, it’s important to keep these spring driving tips in mind: -Be prepared for potholes and other road imperfections. During the wintertime, roads tend to take a beating due to heavy precipitation and the road Read More
IVC Filters – Complication Rate Higher than Expected
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] An IVC filter is a small cage-like device inserted into the inferior vena cava (IVC). IVC filters are most often implanted in patients with pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. IVC filters are not benign. This means the IVC filter can travel to other parts of the body or invade nearby tissues causing serious and sometimes deadly complications. Patients suffering from IVC Read More
West Side Chicago Porch Balcony Collapse
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It has been over 12 years since a Lincoln Park porch collapsed and killed 13 young people. That seemed to "ignite" inspections for years in the City but these porch and balcony collapse situations seem to still occur all too often. Today, multiple people fell through a collapsed porch / floor on the West Side. In 2014, 1,923 porch-related complaints were filed with the Department Read More
February is American Heart Month – Let’s Raise Awareness
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. It causes 1 in 4 deaths every year. The goal is to prevent 1,000,000 heart attacks and strokes by 2017. What you can do to raise awareness: Spread the word about making small changes Use spices instead of salt to season food If you issue a newsletter, add a “Healthy Lifestyle” section Host a health learning event in your Read More
Vehicles in Chicago Bike Lanes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In an effort to improve safety for bicyclists, the city of Chicago added 106 miles of on-street protected or buffered bike lanes since 2011, bringing the city’s total to 292 miles of protected bike lanes. These protected bike lanes have earned Chicago the reputation as one of the best large cities in the United States for bicycling. However, many people violate the ordinance Read More
National Wear Red Day
Heart disease and stroke kills 1 in 3 women every year. To help raise awareness and support Go Red for Women click this link: GO RED FOR WOMEN WEAR RED – Friday, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 to raise awareness about women and heart disease. Read More
Cameras Allowed in Nursing Home Rooms in Illinois
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Effective January 1, 2016, residents of nursing homes and their families can now install video, audio and still cameras in their nursing home rooms. Illinois became the fourth state to allow installation of cameras in nursing home rooms when Governor Bruce Rauner signed Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s proposal into law as House Bill 2462 (IL HB2462) . House Bill 2462 was Read More
