It is that joyous, patriotic celebratory time of the summer when we gather together and watch municipal firework shows. The calendar of fireworks shows is considerable when you consider they will take place in so many of our beautiful communities here in northern Michigan. But it…
Order Will Help Protect Children, Expose Diocese’s Protection of Abusive Priests, and Scrutinize Decisions Regarding Priest Information (St. Cloud, MN) – Stearns County District Court Judge Kris Davick-Halfen has ruled that a clergy sexual abuse survivor’s public nuisance claim against the Diocese of St. Cloud…
When hearing the term “driver distraction”, most people think of talking or texting on cell phones. Yet, one of the most common and underestimated driver distraction is using GPS tracking devices and navigational systems. A 29-year-old was captured on video as he jumped the Flagler Bridge…
Remember the days of wanting a family photo while on vacation? You simply opened your mouth and asked. Almost always, when you asked someone to take your photo, they then asked you to do the same. Those days are nearly gone. Since selfie sticks were…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into the dangers with yet another controversial birth control product out on the market. The Essure birth control implant has caused side effects that are non-life threatening, but more disturbing (and death in at least one instance). …
Many smokers trying to overcome the addiction have jumped on the e-cigarette bandwagon to get their nicotine fix without the accompaniment of tobacco smoke. However, there have been few studies to date to confirm whether or not e-cigarettes are going to be found safe in…
Fourth of July is a wonderful time of the year to celebrate our nation with friends and family, but often involves activities that can lead to injuries or fatalities. The first activity that comes to mind is fireworks fun. The National Council on Fireworks Safety…
Invokana is a type 2 diabetes medication, also known as Canagliflozin, and patients using the drug have suffered from diabetic ketoacidosis, cardiovascular injury, and kidney failure. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that the ketoacidosis that occurs is a result of insulin levels…
Fireworks during the Fourth of July are as American as apple-pie and baseball, but the fun can end quickly if someone is injured. The three types of fireworks that keep hospitals emergency rooms the busiest are bottle rockets, firecrackers, and sparklers. Bottle rockets and firecrackers…
Based on the recent updates and a study concerning Invokana* for type II diabetes, there seem to be a lot of questions being asked about its use and whether it is the best option for a particular patient. Although these questions are best presented to…