Monthly Archives: July 2006

Link of the Day – Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

Written On July 31, 2006 By Bob Kraft

In determining eligibility for Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration looks not only at physical and educational factors, but also at mental or psychological problems. One of the many psychological infirmities we have seen in our Social Security disability claimants is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
The is an excellent Web site for those who suffer [...]

Posted in Consumer Information, Disability, Link of the Day, Medical and Health Resources, Social Security Disability

Jaw Disease May Be Linked To Fosamax And Similar Drugs

Written On July 30, 2006 By Bob Kraft

The Dallas Morning News has an article today about the apparent link between the bone disease osteonecrosis and drugs called bisphosphonates, such as the popular Fosamax.
The article states that dentists and doctors suggest that patients about to begin taking such drugs schedule any invasive dental work before starting the medication. An excerpt from the [...]

Posted in Prescription Drug Claims, Product Liability or Medical Devices

Link of the Day – Better Business Bureau Online

Written On July 30, 2006 By Bob Kraft

Whether you agree with its stand on political issues, the Web site of the Better Business Bureau has quite a bit of helpful consumer information on such topics as identity theft, business scams, etc.
Their Web site states:
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) system in the U.S. extends across the nation; coast-to-coast, and in Hawaii, Alaska, and [...]

Posted in Consumer Information, Link of the Day

Link of the Day – Doctor’s Guide

Written On July 29, 2006 By Bob Kraft

The Doctor’s Guide is a British Web site with tons of medical information. There are two versions — one for the general public, and one for medical professionals.

Posted in Link of the Day, Medical and Health Resources

Link of the Day – Friday Fun

Written On July 28, 2006 By Bob Kraft

There have been lists like this of alleged "Hospital Bloopers" floating around the Internet for years. Most are probably not actual medical record entries, but they’re fun anyway.

Posted in Friday Fun, Link of the Day

Link of the Day – United States Postal Service

Written On July 27, 2006 By Bob Kraft

The official Web site of the United States Postal Service is surprisingly helpful. You will find information on postal rates, postal regulations, requirements for forwarding mail, types of packaging available, and many other helpful bits of information.

Posted in Consumer Information, Government, Link of the Day

Change Proposed In Physician Reimbursement Under Medicare

Written On July 26, 2006 By Bob Kraft

A note at ModernHealthcare.com mentions the continual problem with Medicare reimbursement to doctors. Under the current system, reimbursements should be cut by about 5% each year. Of course if the government actually did that, no doctors would see Medicare patients. So Congress has to "fudge" the law each year. Here’s the note from the Web [...]

Posted in Government, Medicare, Political and/or Judicial

Link of the Day – New England Journal Of Medicine

Written On July 26, 2006 By Bob Kraft

The New England Journal of Medicine is one of the most prestigious of all medical publications. You won’t find immediate, breaking news in the Journal, but you will see in-depth examinations of important medical issues.

Posted in Consumer Information, Link of the Day, Medical and Health Resources

Link of the Day – Post Polio Syndrome Resources

Written On July 25, 2006 By Bob Kraft

Post-Polio Syndrome Resources of Louisiana is a Web site with a great deal of information and assistance for sufferers of this debilitating condition. As stated on the Web site:
Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that can strike polio survivors anywhere from 10 to 40 years after recovery from an initial attack of the poliomyelitis virus. [...]

Posted in Disability, Link of the Day, Medical and Health Resources, Social Security Disability

Link of the Day – Texas Health Facilities Program

Written On July 24, 2006 By Bob Kraft

The Texas Health Facilities Program provides information about nursing homes and other health care facilities so consumers can make better choices. To quote from the Web site:
To protect, promote, and enhance the health, well-being, and productivity of all Texans through:

The gathering of data and development of information regarding the quality and effectiveness of health [...]

Posted in Consumer Information, Government, Link of the Day, Medical and Health Resources

Link of the Day – Stroke Information Directory

Written On July 23, 2006 By Bob Kraft

The Stroke Information Directory is a good resource for people who have had strokes or people who care for those who have had strokes. There is information about drugs, therapy, health care facilities, and much more.

Posted in Disability, Link of the Day, Medical and Health Resources

Link of the Day – DFW Network Television Station Web Sites

Written On July 22, 2006 By Bob Kraft

There are four "network" TV stations in the DFW area. Some of their Web site addresses are not easy to remember. They are:
ABC — WFAA — Channel 8 — http://www.wfaa.com/
CBS — KTVT — Channel 11 — http://cbs11tv.com/
FOX — KDFW — Channel 4 — http://www.myfoxdfw.com/
NBC — KXAS — Channel 5 — http://www.nbc5i.com/

Posted in Link of the Day, Miscellaneous

Medication Errors Labeled Serious – And Preventable

Written On July 21, 2006 By Bob Kraft

The Dallas Morning News’ feature story today was about medication errors at U.S. hospitals. Here are a few excerpts from the article:
At least 1.5 million Americans are injured or killed every year by medication errors at a direct cost of billions of dollars, according to a report issued Thursday by the prestigious Institute of Medicine. [...]

Posted in Medical Malpractice, Prescription Drug Claims

Link of the Day – Friday Fun

Written On July 21, 2006 By Bob Kraft

I’ve heard that employees at OTHER law firms have attitudes like this. Of course every employee at Kraft & Associates is thrilled to come to work Monday morning, and hates to leave Friday afternoon.

Posted in Friday Fun, Link of the Day

Link of the Day – Area Code Finder

Written On July 20, 2006 By Bob Kraft

Here is a very simple area code finder Web site that lets you look up the area code for a certain city or look up which cities are included in certain area codes. Simple, but very useful.

Posted in Consumer Information, Link of the Day, Miscellaneous

Link of the Day – Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport

Written On July 19, 2006 By Bob Kraft

Do you ever have to fly into or out of the Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport? Here is the official Web site, with everything you ever wanted to know about DFW airport.

Posted in Consumer Information, Link of the Day, Miscellaneous

Link of the Day – Handicapped Parking Spaces

Written On July 18, 2006 By Bob Kraft

This article has an interesting view of handicapped parking spaces from a lady who does have difficulty walking from normal parking spaces. It might make you think twice before taking a handicapped space for "just a minute."

Posted in Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability, Link of the Day

Link of the Day – Americans With Disabilities Act

Written On July 17, 2006 By Bob Kraft

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. It also applies to the United States Congress.
To be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual with a [...]

Posted in Americans with Disabilities Act, Government, Link of the Day

The Medical Malpractice Myth

Written On July 17, 2006 By Bob Kraft

Slate magazine has an excellent article concerning the difference in approaches to medical malpractice by the Republican and the Democratic parties. In a nutshell, the Republican approach is to cap jury awards and thereby reduce medical malpractice lawsuits. The Democratic approach is to reduce medical errors.
The article also quotes a number of recent studies that [...]

Posted in Medical Malpractice, Political and/or Judicial

Link of the Day – International Calling Codes

Written On July 16, 2006 By Bob Kraft

Do you ever have to telephone people in other countries? Country Calling Codes is a helpful site that gives you the correct codes for calling from any one country to another, as well as information on currency exchange rates and other international information.

Posted in Consumer Information, Link of the Day