We frequently write blogs about concussion, but Dr. Robert Cantu, neurologist and medical director of the Nation Center for Catastrophic Sports and Injury Research in Boston, has a new set of recommendations for parents and sports coaches. Because a child’s brain isn’t fully developed, any trauma has the potential to be more damaging than trauma […]
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It seems like it should be common knowledge, but new research has just shown that when children experience concussion–or mild traumatic brain injury–those with more severe symptoms will need a longer amount of time to recover. Mild concussions may heal within 3 to 4 days, but bigger hits may require a month or longer to
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April 25, 2013 Distracted driving is a major problem on North Carolina’s roadways today. The North Carolina Department of Transportation estimates that around 276 residents were injured and two others were killed last year as a result of a North Carolina Car Crash that was caused by the behavior. Such a high number of accidents
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Today starts National Playground Safety Week (runs from April 22-26, 2013). It is a time to focus on the safety of children’s outdoor play environments, and to thank all the adults who work tirelessly to maintain playgrounds. Tell me what you remember about playgrounds in your childhood, and chances are I can tell your age. Metal
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April 18, 2013 The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld a decision that found an employee of an automotive dealership was entitled to North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Benefits for injuries sustained on a business trip. In the case of Evans v. Hendrick Automotive Group, an office manager from a car dealership in Texas traveled
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Despite jokes and sitcom story lines, hearing loss is not inevitable. It is common, however, affecting one in three adults over age 65, and about half of people over age 70. While some people are genetically prone to develop problems with hearing, others face increased risk because of loud noises they experience throughout their lives–on
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April 11, 2013 A new study has identified patterns in the brain that can not only quantify and qualify pain, but can also show a drug is working to treat the pain. Experts say the groundbreaking research could offer a plethora of applications, including the prevention of drug injuries due to overdoses or corroborating claims
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Temporary tattoos seem so fun and innocuous. But as the saying goes: It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about temporary tattoos, also known as “henna” tattoos. There have been reports of severe skin reactions, sometimes leading to permanent scarring. “Just because
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April 4, 2013 Practice make perfect seems to be the idea behind a program Duke University medical students are using to train to perform certain medical procedures without risking patient safety. An article from WRAL News discussed the game-based simulator and the impact it could have on the medical industry. The tool was developed by
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Here are some sobering numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Nearly 70% of Americans ages 18 to 64 report chatting on phones while driving in the past 30 days About 30% of Americans ages 18 to 64 report sending a text message while driving Since the last CDC report, 10 states
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