News & Resources

May 31, 2017

Drugs Approved in the Past Decade are Showing New Side Effects

For many, taking a drug approved by the FDA brings feelings of safety and relief. After all, as patients, we assume that if a drug is on the market, it has been tested to the fullest extent and will not cause any unexpected side effects not listed on the label. No one wants to remain ill, so it is a comfort to take medicine with the intention of feeling better.

April 21, 2017

Young Millenials are the Most Dangerous Drivers on the Road

Most of the time, when we think of dangerous drivers, we think of teenagers or the elderly -- people who have been driving for such a short period of time as to be reckless, or people who have been driving so long they’ve become a danger to themselves and others. Typically, it’s assumed that drivers who have moved out of their teenage years and into full adulthood are more responsible, cautious and courteous drivers. However, a new study from AAA shows that’s just not the case.

March 29, 2017

Florida Motorcyclists Take Note: Our Roads are the Most Dangerous

A new report from the NHTSA indicates that Florida is the most dangerous place for motorcyclists in the entire country. The five most dangerous counties in Florida for motorcyclists includes Hillsborough, Pinellas, Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade.

February 24, 2017

Defective Stöckert Heater-Cooler Devices Could Put Patients At Risk

It is estimated that more than 250,000 heart bypass procedures are performed in the U.S. each year using heater-cooler devices. Unfortunately, the CDC and FDA have both issued important Health Alerts to patients, physicians, and hospitals regarding the potential risk of developing serious infection from certain heater-cooler devices commonly used during cardiac surgery.

January 31, 2017

You Can Help Prevent Your Teens From Drinking and Driving

Don’t drink and drive. This is a warning we hear all of the time. Whether on billboards, advertisements, or the Internet, it seems like this is a mantra everyone can agree with. While many experienced drivers may feel that this is an old phrase they don’t need to hear again, the truth is that everyone could use a reminder. One group that is especially in need of a reminder about the responsibility that comes with driving are teenagers.