A Boston Globe investigation recently showed that roughly 185,000 nursing home residents in the United States were given anti-psychotics in 2010 against federal nursing home regulators’ recommendations. These types of drugs are intended to treat severe mental illness like schizophrenia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a medical alert about the fatal side effects of when dementia patients take …
Will the U.S. Ban Cell Phone Use While Driving?
The U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently recommended a federal law to ban talking or texting on a cell phone while driving. LaHood stated this at a distracted-driving summit in San Antonio. He thinks it is important for the police to be able to write tickets when people are foolishly using their phones while driving. Last year there were 3,000 US …
Texas Nursing Home Employees Fired After Reporting Abuse
Two nurse assistants at Bandera Road’s Princeton Place nursing home in San Antonio were fired after reporting abuse of elderly patients. The nurses reported that some patients had unusual and excessive bruising in the shape of finger imprints, and also had torn skin on their faces. There are 134 patients at the nursing home, and the employees wondered if there …
Child Killed in Drunk Driving Accident
A 7-year-old boy was standing on a porch in southwest Houston when a car driven by an alleged drunk driver slammed into the porch and killed the child. The driver, who is an illegal immigrant from Mexico, is now being charged with intoxicated manslaughter and is being held without bond. The driver lost control of his Ford Crown Victoria, jumped …
Texas Reporter Attacked by Pit Bull
A Texas Channel 8 medical reporter and her 14-year-old border collie were recently attacked by a pit bull in Grapevine. She was walking her dog near her neighborhood like she does every Saturday morning, when she saw the un-collared pit bull running down the street towards her. She yelled at the pit bull to stop, but it ignored her. The …
Federal Law Bans Cell Phone Use in Trucks
This year, a federal law went into effect that bans big rig drivers from using handheld telephones while driving. The intent of the law is to prevent car accidents caused by distracted driving, an issue that is especially dangerous for large vehicles like semi trucks. The law bans text messaging, taking telephone calls without a headset, and even holding a …
Tougher Teen Driving Laws
It is a rite of passage for many, an acceptance ticket into adulthood. Receiving your driver’s license is a very big deal, no question about it. However, the debate continues; how safe are these new drivers on the road? Some argue that once a driver’s license is awarded, that person is considered a capable and competent driver. Others feel that …
Safe Driving During the Holidays
Though the holiday season brings the joys of family, celebration and traditions, it also comes with a few downsides. For many the holidays mean extra traveling which can unfortunately result in risky driving conditions. If you travel during the holidays, here are some important safety tips: Always follow the speed limit. The temptation to go a little faster is particularly …
