Many people focus on the physical impacts of a spinal cord injury; however, the emotional toll of the injury can be just as devastating. Anyone who’s suffered this type of injury should ensure that they quickly address those changes so they can lead a productive...
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How doctors can prevent intensive care misdiagnoses
The ICU should be the safest place in the hospital -- but is it? An Annals of American Thoracic Society study published by Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) researchers in 2018 showcased how intensive care unit (ICU) diagnostic errors are far more common than they...
One rule for dog attacks: Stay calm
It’s very natural to assume that you would panic or react fearfully if a dog charged you and threatened to attack. However, animal experts say that it’s the one thing you shouldn’t do. Staying calm is incredibly important and, in many ways, is the one hard and fast...
How brain injuries affect the memory
The ability to remember things is essential to our everyday lives. Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an accident may result in long-term memory problems and increased difficulty learning new things. A grant was recently awarded to teams from The Kessler...
Who suffers amputations the most?
Data published by Industrial Safety & Hygiene News (ISHN) in 2016 captured how 30,000 or more individuals suffer traumatic amputations annually in the United States. Traffic crashes, including car, truck, train, motorcycle, pedestrian and bicycle ones, are...
Dog bites can cause harm in more ways than one
If you jog regularly around your neighborhood, you get to know a lot about the local dogs. You learn which ones ignore you, which are happy to see you, and which you should cross the street to avoid. Because aggressive dogs often bare their teeth, people tend to worry...
Telemedicine malpractice risks
Virtual medical visits have dramatically increased over the last few months because of convenience, shutdowns, and concerns over going to medical offices. But telemedicine has risks that can lead to personal injury medical malpractice claims. Unseen risks With the...
What does the recovery from a brain injury look like?
When someone you love suffers from a severe brain injury, it can be difficult to understand exactly what is going to happen next. Not all brain injuries are the same, but there is a basic path to recovery. To begin with, you may see some swelling, bleeding or changes...
Support is available when you’re dealing with a wrongful death
When you received the call that your husband had been involved in a collision, you thought you’d have plenty of time to get to the hospital. You didn’t realize how badly he was hurt or that he was close to death. A few moments after you arrived, you saw how serious...
What causes phantom pain after an amputation?
An amputation is one of the most serious injuries you can endure -- but the consequences on your overall health don’t stop there. You may experience a chronic, debilitating condition known as “phantom pain” even after your limb is gone. What is phantom pain, and why...
