Aphasia is one of the most frustrating side-effects that can occur from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because it effects a person's ability to communicate.The symptoms of aphasia vary depending on what part of the brain is injured -- some people simply develop...
Month: June 2017
Could sleep apnea be putting dangerous drivers in trucks?
New research, partially funded by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), indicates that almost one-third of the nation's truckers are suffering from sleep deprivation due to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes victims to stop breathing...
What to expect when meeting a car accident attorney
Meeting an attorney for the first time after you've been in a car accident can feel a little intimidating.This is what you can expect: 1. Your initial consultation may be over the phone.There's nothing wrong with that approach. Many attorneys do it to save time and to...
New Jersey cracks down on sources of narcotics feeding addictions
The state of New Jersey has had enough of doctors who carelessly and needlessly prescribe painkillers without adequate oversight or countermeasures designed to keep patients from becoming addicted.In total, New Jersey has yanked the licenses of or served criminal...
How can you prevent near-drowning dangers?
Near-drowning episodes are a significant danger to children aged 1 to 4. Each summer, over 5,000 are seen in the nation's emergency rooms for related injuries.Even though a child may initially survive a near-drowning, there can be unexpected complications: --...