Big rigs are a necessary evil; they are a cost-effective way of distributing goods around our country. Unfortunately, we don’t do a particularly good job at regulating how they run. Laws, rules, and regulations vary state by state, and companies are excellent at manipulating these rules as well as federal safety laws to increase their [...]
We all know that yoga does some incredible things for bodies: it makes people stronger, it can improve people’s moods, and it can help people lose weight when combined with the right nutrition. But can yoga help victims with traumatic brain injuries recovery more quickly? Enter Steve Stoner of Hugo, Minnesota. He took a bad [...]
A few months ago, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences published a study that indicates that an inability to identify specific smells can be a predictor of brain injury. The study, “led by Air Force Colonel (Dr.) Michael Xydakis, associate professor of Surgery in the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed [...]
It can happen in an instant. As a driver or a passenger, everyone assumes a risk every time they get on the road. Serious accidents are on the decline thanks to a slew of new technologies dedicated to making cars safer than ever, but even so-called “fender-benders” can have far reaching consequences. What is whiplash? [...]
Emergency rooms offer a level of emergency medical care that isn’t available in urgent care centers. They offer more comprehensive treatment options, and can help save your life after a severe injury or in life-threatening conditions. However, most emergency rooms are actually emergency departments, with the benefit of a full staff of specialists and technicians [...]
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has published a new study regarding the benefits of folic acid used in conjunction with blood pressure medication, based on a sample of more than 20,000 adults with high blood pressure and no previous heart attacks or strokes. Researchers said the study “is the first large-scale randomized [...]
Just before 4:30a.m. on December 28th, Andre Dalmeida was driving a 2015 Mustang in Memphis near Second and Brody. He struck two pedestrians near Beale Street. One victim was slightly grazed by the vehicle, but the other was taken to Regional Medical Center in critical condition. The names of the victims have been withheld from [...]
The spinal cord is a delicate piece of work. Rooted at the brain, the spine runs down the back and its ingenious design allows you to twist and bend and do back flips and, if you’re lucky, touch your toes. Throughout the bone and discs and fluid run a network of nerves and nerve endings [...]
Spinal cord injury, or SCI, can have drastic and long-lasting impacts on your life. If you suffer from a condition like rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis, your spinal cord may be weakened, and you are at higher risk of spinal cord injury from minor accidents. Spinal cord injuries can be caused by a variety of damages [...]
On Sunday, July 26, 2015, The Tennessean ran a story about an accident on a swing ride in Bowling Green Kentucky. The details were limited, but we know that 12 people were treated for injuries, and the chances are good that some of those 12 were children. The ride, called “the Jitterbug,” tipped over on [...]
