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Tips for Brain Injury Prevention in School Sports
Now that the school year is in full swing, it is time to enjoy school sports! Even though sporting events may be limited this year, students statewide ...
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The Long-Term Effects of TBI
Approximately 2.8 million Americans sustain mild to traumatic brain injuries each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a ...
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The Permanence of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Do They Heal?
After someone suffers a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) due to an accident or damaging incident, like medical malpractice , there is no guarantee they ...
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Top Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between the years 2006-2010, falls were the leading cause of traumatic brain ...
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More About Living Wills
Last week, I discussed living wills, sometimes called advance directives. That generated huge interest. Calls and e-mails poured in. End of life ...
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Removing the Fear of Creating a Living Will
Advance care directives for end of life are sometimes referred to as living wills. It's a strange name, because they're really used for dying. An ...
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Traumatic Brain Injuries Following Auto Accidents
When an 80,000 pound tractor-trailer collides with a standard sedan or SUV, the aftermath can be catastrophic, with the occupants of the passenger ...
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The Danger of Intracranial Hematomas
Often the most serious injuries are hidden to the eye. Intracranial hematomas are a dangerous and potentially deadly category of brain injuries that ...
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