The initial trauma that causes brain injury is just the beginning of the health nightmare. New research published in the November issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine used sophisticated imaging techniques to track how brain structures change over time after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While the results of the research will help scientists […]
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There is growing speculation that a Republican controlled House of Representatives will cut funding to OSHA. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for enforcing standards that create safe working conditions for employees. There is growing concern, that Republicans backed by the Chamber of Commerce and big business will cut OSHA’s already paltry budget.
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If you’re old enough to remember Eurhythmics as the British New Wave duo of Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart (signature song: “Sweet Dreams [Are Made of This]”), then this is an article you may find particularly useful. For your parents, anyway. A new scientific study found that senior citizens could reduce their risk of
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There was a story on National Public Radio (NPR) today about the growing concern over concussion in youth sports. This is a topic that has been in the news (and in our own blogs) this entire year, and it shows no sign of going away. Thank heaven! The more voices that join the chorus of
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The pharmaceutical company McNeil has not had a good year, and November marked multiple recalls by this manufacturing giant. Earlier this month, McNeil recalled one product lot of ROLAIDS Extra Strength Softchews (cherry flavor). The affected lot number is 0053AG2, which is found on the back of the package. The reason: consumer complaint of an
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OSHA will begin focusing on certain non-construction companies based on 2009 injury data. The purpose of this focused effort is to identify industries and companies with higher rates of injury and illness. These companies will be randomly selected for inspection. The goal is to prevent injury and provide safer conditions for workers. http://rillara.com/workplace-safety-hazards-osha-releases-site-inspection-plan/424426/
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According to an article in The New York Times, the National Football League (NFL) is not sticking to their new policy of protecting players from concussion and head injury. One player was tackled square in the face with the helmet of an onrushing opponent. Another, fighting for one last yard, took a polyurethane bash to
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A vacation to Mexico would not be complete without a visit to an open-air market to purchase some of the hand-painted, gorgeous pottery. The colors and designs have become so popular that they are imported to be sold in major department stores and boutique shops, as well. (The fish platter shown in the photo was
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The Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol kicked of their No Need 2 Speed campaign designed to reduce speeding on our highways. The two-week campaign, which was announced on Monday, runs from November 15 through the end of Thanksgiving weekend on November 28. “North Carolina law enforcement will be
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November 18, 2010 A man was killed in a Raleigh auto accident, WTVD reports. The man was driving under the influence in the Raleigh auto accident and was involved in a bar fight before the Raleigh auto accident, police say. The Raleigh auto accident involved another car with three people in it. One person died
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