Posts Tagged ‘traumatic brain injuries’
By Paul Stone On February 18th, 2014
As concussion awareness has increased there has been a noticeable increase in athletes wearing helmets. Skiers, snowboarders, and cyclists have all seen a rise in helmet usage, even outside of…
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By Paul Stone On February 6th, 2014
The field of medicine is often considered one of the most objective out there. Medicine relies on testing and centuries of study, which have improved our understanding and ability to…
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By jasonmaddox On July 17th, 2012
Doug Markgraf has always loved cycling. It was initially attracted to the sense of independence it afforded him. It was that sense of independence that inspired him to move to…
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By jasonmaddox On December 3rd, 2011
A woman who sustained a serious brain injury while undergoing a routine procedure at a local medical center was recently awarded $2.9 million dollars for future medical costs, pain and…
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By jasonmaddox On November 22nd, 2011
A national study suggests that statins, which are drugs primarily prescribed to lower cholesterol, may make traumatic brain injury more survivable for older adults. According to the study, seniors who…
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By jasonmaddox On October 3rd, 2011
Are the brains of people who think about suicide or attempt to take their lives different? For years we have attributed the feelings of hopelessness and despair associated with suicide…
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By jasonmaddox On September 1st, 2011
Students’ least favorite time of year is upon us: the end of summer. While the back-to-school jitters are in full swing for most, students with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may…
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By jasonmaddox On August 9th, 2011
The shock of Amy Winehouse’s death is, no doubt, attention-grabbing news. However, the valuable lessons we can learn from the publicized tragedy of such a notable figure sometimes get buried…
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