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Wilderness Medicine Blog: Ciprofloxacin & Levaquin can Lead to Tendon Rupture
Outdoor enthusiasts are often stricken with infections for which they might be prescribed antibiotics in the class known as fluoroquinolones, one common member of which is ciprofloxacin (Cipro). They should be aware that a complication of taking a fluoroquinolone for more than a few days is development of tendinitis leading to tendon rupture, notably of the Achilles tendon. The risk is such that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires the makers of such drugs as ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin (Levaquin) to publish a black box warning on the packages alerting users to potentially serious side effects. Read the complete article...
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The Florida Supreme Court ruled that a parent cannot sign a pre-injury release on behalf of a child. Why the surprise and alarm? Only a few states allow such releases, is yours one of them or not? This ruling has caused real concern in a state whose economy depends significantly on recreation and tourism for minors. Make sure you understand case law relating to minors.
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The Monster Munter is a hitch that I learned around 1990. It took awhile to get used to but in the end I used it quite a bit. It has the advantages of adding friction to a lower and most important does NOT TWIST THE ROPE! I yelled that out for the world to hear. It really is not that hard to learn and with a little practice you'll be whipping it up like a pro. It is also the hitch that the "know it all" at the crag has never heard or seen. Useful with heavy loads.
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