Some individuals have medical conditions that require treatment outside of the norm. Such conditions, while usually under control, can flare up at unexpected times. If the affected person is unconscious or unable to speak, there is no way for them to let potential rescuers know about their special treatment needs. This can result in them not receiving the necessary form of care or even receiving a type of drug that could prove fatal. Emergency ID products provide a fast and effective way for first responders to know how to help those in need. Here are five such ways in which...

Diabetes continues to be one of the greatest health challenges of the modern era. According to a 2014 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29.1 million Americans have the disease. Of that number, 21 million have an official diagnosis, while the remaining 8.1 million do not. These are disturbing numbers, but there continues to be progress in the fight to help diabetes patients live as normal a life as possible. When a person’s blood sugar drops, they typically display symptoms such as nausea, shaking, or sweating. This is an important warning because seizures often follow if the...

Premature birth is the leading cause of death in newborn infants. In Canada, 7.78 per cent of babies are born early – and with women waiting longer to have children, the number of premature births could increase. The outcome for premature infants is better than ever, but these babies still face many challenges. Left untreated, these early medical hurdles can have life-long consequences.   These are five of the most common problems. The first few days For premature infants, the challenges start on day one. Difficulty breathing is often the first sign of trouble. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is often...

Wisdom comes with age and thanks to medical advancements, people are now living longer than ever before. Unfortunately, senior citizens are also afflicted with various health risks arising from changes to the body. These can cause higher susceptibility for injury, or greater likelihood of developing illnesses and taking longer to successfully clear them. Increasing the challenge for seniors is the fact that some conditions can co-exist, making treatment more complicated.   Here are eight health concerns common to your golden years: Arthritis and Falls Of all the challenges older people face, arthritis is the most common. The Centers for Disease...

EmergencyID is very excited to announce that our medical ID bracelets, necklaces, wallet cards and ID tags are now available in select retail stores in South-Central Ontario.  If you are in any of the areas listed below, we encourage you to check out our display and help support business in your community. You can currently find our products in: Angus - Angus Borden Guardian (6 River Dr.) Collingwood - Stuart Ellis IDA Pharmacy (169 Hurontario St) Georgetown - Young's Guardian Pharmacy and Homecare (47 Main St. S.) Guelph - Norfolk Pharmacy and Surgical Supplies (85 Norfolk St.) Guelph - Royal...