Posted in Health & Wellness on January 29, 2018

Firefighters have dangerous jobs – in more ways than one. Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health found that firefighters have a higher-than-average risk of developing cancer. A total of 30,000 firefighters were involved in the study. Researchers found that firefighters were more likely to be diagnosed with respiratory, digestive and...

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 17, 2018

Many people who are disabled and unable to work rely on Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Those individuals had to go through the SSD application process, which can be discouraging, to say the least. The vast majority of initial claims are denied. In fact, only 34 percent of initial claims are approved. If the...

Posted in Health & Wellness on December 29, 2017

Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. When present in the atmosphere, carbon monoxide can cause flu-like symptoms and lead to death. Every year in the United States, approximately 430 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning is especially a concern in winter months. Dangerous gases can build up when generators, furnaces,...

Posted in Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on December 15, 2017

Advances in medical technology are sometimes a double-edged sword. A prime example? Medical scans that use radiation to peer into human bodies. X-rays aren’t the only culprit. In fact, far greater doses of radiation are involved in CT scans, PET scans, fluoroscopy and nuclear medicine studies (though these doses are still considered low when...

Posted in Health & Wellness on December 8, 2017

As patients, we expect our health care systems to function smoothly and safely. Our nation’s clinics, hospitals and health care facilities should offer high levels of care as well as advanced treatments and technologies. Yet that doesn’t always happen. The ECRI Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care, publishes annual reports on...

Posted in Health & Wellness on November 6, 2017

There is no one cause of the opioid epidemic, which is hitting Ohio especially hard. The issue is very complex. However, we know that many people become addicted to opioids after being prescribed painkillers. The prescription drugs hydrocodone and oxycodone can be gateway drugs to heroin and fentanyl, among others.  (more…)

Posted in Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on October 16, 2017

A new report by the Ohio Health Department reveals that the infant mortality rate rose slightly in 2016 when compared to the previous year.  In 2016, 1,024 babies died within their first year of life: That’s 19 more than in 2015.  (more…)

Posted in Community Outreach, Health & Wellness on April 20, 2017

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 68 children in the United States is affected by autism. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Elk & Elk is proud to join Cleveland-based Milestones Autism Resources in sharing valuable autism tips and connecting community members who are affected by autism with...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on February 2, 2017

The United States lags behind the world in mother and child safety during delivery. Despite steep declines in the global rate of maternal mortality, it is one of the few countries reporting increases in pregnancy-related deaths, making it an outlier among developed nations. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on November 3, 2016

By William J. Price On Feb. 4, 2016, model and social media celebrity Katie May died at the age of 34 after suffering a stroke. Last month, a new Los Angeles Coroner's Office report suggested her death was potentially caused by chiropractic neck manipulation to relieve a pinched nerve. According to the American Chiropractic...