Poison in the Medicine Cabinet

Acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of liver failure in both the United States and Great Britain. Fifty percent of all acute liver failure in the U.S. is attributed to acetaminophen consumption. While many of these cases result from an overdose, either intentional or unintentional, even "correct dosage" has been linked in some cases to liver damage, liver failure and death. In the United States, approximately 56,000 liver injuries requiring emergency treatment, 26,000 hospitalizations and 458 deaths per year are attributed to acetaminophen consumption.

One of the main problems with this popular drug is how easy it is to overdose unintentionally. The FDA is well aware of the dangers of acetaminophen and recommended stronger label warnings in 2002. In 2009. it recommended that the standard dose be lowered.

Exceptional risk factors for acetaminophen poisoning include:

• fasting (which frequently occurs when people are ill or in extreme pain)
• dieting
• alcohol consumption
• mixing medications (acetaminophen is an ingredient in many cold and flu remedies and pain medications.)
• AIDS
• liver disease
• malnutrition
• anorexia
• kidney disease

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Clean is Green

What is the grimiest spot in your office? Not the toilet seat for sure! The grimiest spot is actually a three-way tie between your computer keyboard, the telephone handset and every light switch on the office wall.

Advances in cleaning solutions, tools and methods make cleaning jobs easier and green. Here are a few of the best solutions to get rid of our germy problems:

Clean as you go

When we let messes accumulate all week and then do the big warrior cleaning assault on Saturday, the job will be twice as hard, take twice the time and consume more resources. Cleaning as you go will not only save time, but it will save on chemicals, water and electricity use.

Prevent clutter

Seasoned experts claim that 40 percent of home and office care cleaning results from simply too much junk, litter and clutter around the place and under our feet. De-clutter your space by getting rid of old magazines, knickknacks perched on counters, pens that don’t work, computer manuals that are extinct and extra phone books and phones.

Get rid of dirt at the door

It is estimated that 80 percent of the dirt you sweep, dust or vacuum out of your home or office comes in through the entrance. Well-placed mats inside and outside every entrance are a small investment with wonderful returns.

Make cleaning convenient

To keep things in top shape, we need to have cleaning supplies ready to go. Just as we put our necklaces and earrings into jewelry boxes, tools into chests and money into wallets, we should invest in a versatile plastic carry caddy to store and organize our basic cleaning supplies.

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Dr. Kruse's 2012 publications

During 2011, Dr. Kruse had the honor of being published four times. Dr. Kruse was published again in January, 2012. 

Altern Complement Med. 2012 Jan;18(1):96-9.

Large C4/5 spondylotic disc bulge resulting in spinal stenosis and myelomalacia in a Klippel-Feil patient.

 

Kruse RA, Cambron JA.

Source

 

1 Chiropractic Care, Ltd. and Chiropractic Care Millennium Park , Chicago, IL.

Abstract

 

Abstract Objectives: The purpose of this report is to document a case of cervical spinal stenosis and myelomalacia in a patient with Klippel-Feil (KF) syndrome with a large C4/5 disc bulge presenting with cervical radiculopathy. Subject: A 39-year-old man was referred to a private chiropractic practice for a consultation. He complained of limited motion in his neck with pain and numbness radiating down both arms and left leg. Diagnostic imaging revealed KF syndrome and a large spondylotic disc bulge at C4/5 compressing the cord and causing myelomalacia. A plethora of symptoms and objective findings associated with KF syndrome were also present. Results: After reviewing the previous diagnostic imaging, examining this patient, and discovering that upper motor neuron pathological reflexes were present, the patient was recommended to proceed with the surgical intervention as recommended by his neurosurgeon. No chiropractic care was rendered. Conclusions: This patient presented with primary complaints consistent with cervical radiculopathy. However, due to the severity of the neurologic findings and presence of myelomalacia, the patient was not treated. The patient had not previously been diagnosed with KF syndrome, although he presented clinically with many of the congenital issues commonly associated with the condition. This case demonstrates the vital importance of differential diagnostic skills as well as the need to continue fostering improved communication and integration of care among various clinical disciplines for patients presenting with challenging symptoms.

 

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