In March 2010 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report regarding traumatic brain injuries in the United States. The “Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States: Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Death” report released on March 17, 2010 looked at data collected from 2002-2006 to identify the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries and the age groups…
If you have suffered a brain injury, you have likely experienced both mental and emotional symptoms. Maybe you’re having mood swings, or trouble recalling simple information. This is fairly common after a traumatic blow to the head – especially those caused by car accidents, violent assault, or serious falls. Common Symptoms Following A Brain Injury A Virginia brain injury victim…
Vacuum extractions have recently begun to replace forceps extractions during prolonged or difficult deliveries. Instead of inserting forceps to clamp onto the baby’s skull, a suction cup is placed on the infant’s head, which is then gently pulled out using vacuum pressure. This new procedure has less risk of genital trauma and is thought to be gentler to the head…
Traumatic brain injuries occur in a number of ways, and have many possible health consequences. The potential causes of traumatic brain injuries include sports injuries, falls, violent attacks, and car accidents. Just as there are many causes of traumatic brain injuries, there are many different consequences of traumatic brain injuries. The long-term conditions suffered by a traumatic brain injury victim depend…
Doctors in Virginia are employing new ways of studying the effects of traumatic brain injury, which they have labeled “a silent public health epidemic.”Dr. Michael Friedlander, executive director of the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, says that effects of head injury can take weeks to present, but can also be permanent. “In many cases, people will have a mild head injury…
Some of the most widely prescribed medications are drugs that lower a patient’s cholesterol level. These drugs are known as “statins.” While the effectiveness of statins in lowering cholesterol is well established, recent studies show that these medications can cause unintended side effects such as memory loss, new onset diabetes, and muscle pain. The FDA has recently issued a safety alert for…
Many pregnant women will struggle with the decision of having a c-section rather than a vaginal birth. While most women would prefer to deliver their babies vaginally, sometimes complications arise and they simply have no choice—and in some cases, the mother is unconscious and the decision is made for her. Understanding the Risks of a Caesarean Section A caesarean section…
You are worried that your head injury in Virginia could have long-lasting effects. Your doctor told you to be on the lookout for anything “out of the ordinary,” but you’re not sure what you should be looking for. How can you tell if your brain has been affected, and when will you be able to resume your normal life? Symptoms…
It’s hard not to feel helpless when someone you love has suffered a severe brain injury. The costs of care are increasing, nobody seems to care that the accident wasn’t your loved one’s fault, and now, he will probably require your loving care for the rest of his life. So who can possibly get you the help you need to…
Brain injuries can happen out of nowhere. One minute you’re perfectly fine, enjoying a drink at the Argonaut, the next minute you’re on your way to the hospital. These injuries cannot be planned for, saved up for, or predicted. As a result, not only do you have to undergo possible surgeries and years of rehabilitation and treatment, but you also…