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Posted: Jul 1, 2025

Dr. Claw’s Handbook for Firework Safety: Ear Protection Edition

By Dr. Manus Claw, TNT

While fireworks are wonderful to look at, that big thumping bang can be louder than an emergency siren and cause permanent damage to unprotected ears. Here are some simple Rules of Thumb to protect your hearing this Independence Day weekend.

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Posted: Apr 22, 2025

All About Osteoporosis: When to Screen, What to Eat, How to Fight

With Endocrinologist Angela Boldo, MD.

Nearly 80% of women over age 80 will experience significant loss in bone density. A third will have full-blown osteoporosis. But while loss of bone density is a natural part of aging, that doesn’t mean we can’t do anything about it.

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Posted: Dec 17, 2024

Tips For A Happy, Hazard-Free Holiday

With SMH Emergency Care & Injury Prevention Specialists

From button batteries and baking ingredients to botanical bothers, holiday hazards abound. Keep the merry in your holiday with these safety tips from Sarasota Memorial emergency care and injury prevention specialists

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Posted: Sep 24, 2024

DIY First Aid: What You Need & When To Use It

How to stock your home first aid kit with all the essentials

Maintaining a fully stocked first-aid kit is a must for every household — as is knowing when to treat at home, when to head to an urgent care center and when to call 9-1-1.

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Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Spotlight On Sepsis

How to Spot the Signs and When to Seek Treatment (Immediately)

There’s a reason mothers everywhere are adamant that even minor cuts and scrapes are carefully cleaned and bandaged. Even a small injury can open the door to a serious infection and a life-threatening condition known as sepsis.

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