June 1-7, 2008 marked the first annual American Red Cross CPR and AED Awareness Week. The Red Cross sponsored activities and educational services nationwide with the goal of encouraging “states, cities and towns to establish organized programs that provide CPR and AED trainings and increase public access to AEDs.”
An automatic external defibrillator (AED), is a [...]
This summer, as a response to the public interest in the controversy surrounding children being injured by balls hit off of metal bats, this blog explored the issue in “Do Aluminum Bats Create an Unnecessary Danger for our Children?”
It is clear that even as the summer months wane, the issue is still in the public [...]
This summer, as a response to the public interest in the controversy surrounding children being injured by balls hit off of metal bats, this blog explored the issue in “Do Aluminum Bats Create an Unnecessary Danger for our Children?”
It is clear that even as the summer months wane, the issue is still in the public [...]
Congress recently announced a mandate for more stringent federal safety requirements for toys. The consumer-friendly legislation was signed by the President. These new standards include a strict “standard for lead; create a searchable database of product complaints filed with the government for consumers to access; require manufacturers to make it easier for consumers to learn [...]
“The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” With all the hidden traps that technology sets, it’s easy to worry that the world will soon be crumbling all around us. And, as we have seen with numerous examples—perhaps most notably, global warming—our aging earth and our aging country require that we make some major changes [...]
It’s not every day Bob Barker comes to Chicago. His long-running stint as host of “The Price is Right” was punctuated by his signature sign-off: “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed and neutered.” So when he learned of Chicago’s proposed city ordinance that would require cats and dogs over 6 months old [...]
Our slowing economy and climbing oil prices explain the panic that many people are feeling when it comes time to fill up at the pump. Some are driving less, others are carpooling , and a surprising number are opting for Metra . But some of us are taking a more creative approach to commuting; these [...]
Technological advancements add lifesaving and revolutionary products that enhance the practice of medicine. Doctors can save lives with devices such as artificial pacemakers and dialysis machines, or improve one’s quality of life with a joint replacement procedure. However, there can be problems with these medical devices that may cause harmful injury or death to the [...]
Remember what it was like to be a teenager? A false sense of invincibility, a dread of asking questions that might make you look dumb, and an eagerness to prove yourself on a first job? For many teens that are using their summer vacations for their first jobs, these traits combined with inexperience and improper [...]
June 1-7, 2008 marked the first annual American Red Cross CPR and AED Awareness Week. The Red Cross sponsored activities and educational services nationwide with the goal of encouraging “states, cities and towns to establish organized programs that provide CPR and AED trainings and increase public access to AEDs.”
An automatic external defibrillator (AED), is a [...]