Car accidents are a part of life. As much as people try to avoid them, there were 6.4 million in 2005, roughly one for every 45 people in America. And unfortunately, injuries are common results of accidents, and these can be quite serious. It is important to be evaluated by a health professional to rule [...]
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Alzheimer’s Disease ? Separating Facts From Myths
March 4th, 2011 
admin My own family has been touched by Alzheimer’s so it’s very important for me to help you separate the myths from the truth about AD. By having the facts you can better protect yourself against the onset of Alzheimer’s or help your loved ones who are already suffering from the disease. Myth: We see more [...]
7 Ways to Protect a Sleepwalking Adult from Injury at Home
February 12th, 2011 admin A sleepwalking adult is typically different than a sleepwalking child. While sleepwalking in childhood is fairly common, sleepwalking by adults is somewhat rare, and is normally caused by different factors. Somnambulism is the clinical term for sleep walking. It is part of a group of sleep disorders called parasomnias. Parasomnias are defined as “disruptive abnormal [...]
Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury
February 7th, 2011 admin If you or your loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, resulting in costly medical bills, physical disability, or mental or emotional difficulty, you may believe you are doomed to struggle through the rest of your life without help. But knowing the appropriate steps to take can help you recover from a traumatic brain [...]
4,500,000 Recovery For Baby’s Brain Injury From Nurse’s Failure To Notice Placental Abruption
January 28th, 2011 admin Every day expectant mothers put themselves and their unborn baby in the care of a doctor who will help them through childbirth. It may oftentimes take quite a bit of time after the patient is admitted to the hospital until the newborn is delivered. Throughout some\part of this time doctors tend to depend on the [...]
Baseball Equipment Protection from head injuries
January 20th, 2011 admin Research indicates that athletic head injuries are definitely common than you would imagine. While this specific article pertains predominantly to football, baseball head accidental injuries are also on the increase. That\’s the key reason why it\’s vital to obtain the proper softball or baseball protective gear for your own athlete. Batting helmets, face guards, good [...]
Traumatic Brain Injury From Auto Accidents ? What You Need to Know
January 2nd, 2011 admin Each year, approximately 1.4 million people experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders. Transportation accidents involving automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians account for half of all traumatic brain injuries and are the major cause of TBI in people under age 75. The organization also notes that TBI is [...]
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No Comments »Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury from Near Drowning
January 1st, 2011 admin Drowning is the leading cause of death for young children in three states and second leading cause of death for children nationwide. Children under five years of age who drown are more likely to do so in the family pool. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in as many as 70% of such [...]
Traumatic Brain Injury Resulting From Automobile Accident
December 29th, 2010 admin Nearly one hundred thousand people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the United States every year that have a profound effect on their daily lives. Trauma to the head can cause the brain to bruise, bleed, tear and swell. One of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries are motor vehicle accidents. Trauma to be [...]
Posted in Causes Tags: Accident, Automobile, Brain, from, Injury, Resulting, Traumatic No Comments »Jaundice Treatment Protects Infants From Severe Brain Injuries
December 23rd, 2010 admin A recent study developed by the University of Texas Medical School, found that infants who received an early and aggressive form of a jaundice treatment had less signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury-related issues in the future, according to an article published in October 2008 of The New England Journal of Medicine. The study [...]
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