Side Effects of Anti-Nausea Drug Zofran
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on February 24, 2015
The drug Zofran® , also known as Ondansetron, is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat nausea and vomiting resulting from chemotherapy treatment for cancer and after being administered anesthetic during surgery. The medication works by blocking serotonin, a natural substance in the human body, which can cause vomiting, It is manufactured by...
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Alere INRatio linked to Deaths of 3 Patients on Blood Thinners
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on February 19, 2015
Elk & Elk is actively investigating claims of serious bleeding events linked to the Alere INRatio and INRatio2 Test Strips and Monitor Systems. Patients and family members of those taking the blood-thinning drug warfarin (Coumadin) should be aware of recent recalls by Alere. Coumadin is the brand name for the anticoagulant medicine warfarin, a...
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Elk & Elk Goes Red for the American Heart Association
Posted in Community Outreach, Health & Wellness on February 19, 2015
A brave group of Elk & Elk employees faced the frigid temperatures last Friday for the American Heart Association’s 2015 Go Red for Women Health Expo and Luncheon. Attendees participated in free health screenings, enjoyed hands-on interactive displays, and heard “stories of the heart” from local survivors. The annual social and educational event is...
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Anthem Warns of Phishing Scams
Posted in Firm News on February 6, 2015
In January, the personal data of 80 million Anthem customers was hacked, making it the largest data breach in U.S. history. The hackers successfully made off with personal information, including names, birthdays, addresses, and social security numbers. Although there is no sign that they accessed any medical records, Anthem customers are now vulnerable to...
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Blue or SAD? Tackling Seasonal Affective Disorder
Posted in Health & Wellness on February 5, 2015
Just outside the Elk & Elk building, snow is piled several feet high and it’s causing many of us to suffer from the “winter blues.” However, for some people, changes in the seasons can bring on serious depression, known as seasonal affective disorder, or “SAD.” [caption id="attachment_3474" align="alignright" width="286"] "Landbergs" invade the Elk & Elk...
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