Brain Injury
Can a Car Accident Cause a Brain Stem Injury?
When a person is involved in a car accident, they may experience a variety of different injuries, such as cuts, bruises, broken and fractured bones, amputations, spinal cord injuries, and more. However, one of the most serious types of injuries that car accident victims can experience is a brain stem injury. While these injuries are…
Read MoreCoping with Traumatic Brain Injuries After Car Accidents
Phoenix is a rapidly expanding city that has experienced significant cultural growth over the past decade. However, with the positive developments, there has also been a negative consequence – an increase in car accidents. According to Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in 2020, Phoenix witnessed 40,833 car crashes; this is nearly 5,000 more crashes than…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Pediatric Brain Trauma for Teens in Car Accidents
It is no secret that our teenagers are prone to bumping and hitting their heads. Whether they take a tumble down the stairs, wreck their bicycles, slip in the shower, or fall off their skateboard when trying to land a new trick, minor bumps to the head are bound to happen during adolescence. If you…
Read MoreAre You Less Likely to Be Injured in a Crash When Your Windows Are Down?
Car accidents are common if unfortunate experiences. While not always predictable, there are traffic rules to follow that can help drivers to avoid them. We also know that, in the case of a wreck, there are things we can do to avoid serious injury, such as properly wearing a seatbelt or having the head rest…
Read MoreClass Action Claim Filed Against Notre Dame and NCAA Over Concealing Head Injury Dangers
A proposed class action lawsuit filed against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and University of Notre Dame highlights the risks of brain injuries to athletes, right as high school and college football season gets under way. Filed in Indiana federal court, this suit claims that both the school and the NCAA failed to warn…
Read MorePeople with Minor COVID-19 Symptoms May Be At-Risk for Serious Brain Disorders
A recent study in the United Kingdom revealed that a brain condition called Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), triggered by COVID-19, is serious and may be potentially deadly. ADEM is similar, though more severe, than multiple sclerosis. While some patients with ADEM can make a good recovery, some become permanently disabled. As scientists continue to work…
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