Traffic deaths increased in 2015
Missouri motorists might be interested in learning that the number of traffic fatalities around the country increased in 2015 by 7.2 percent over the number of people who were killed in 2014. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this was the largest single-year percentage increase since 1966. The number of traffic fatalities had […]
Read MoreBrain injury patients at risk for developing PTSD
Missouri residents who have suffered a mild brain injury in the past may be interested to learn that, according to a study, they may be at an increased risk for suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. However, knowing that mild head trauma could lead to PTSD means that getting more timely treatment may be possible. During the […]
Read MoreCosts of sports concussion injuries worry insurance companies
Participants in professional and amateur sports in Missouri often expose themselves to the risk of concussion injuries. Lawsuits against the National Football League have revealed the long-term brain damage that can result from repeated blows to the head during contact sports. A report from S&P Global Ratings identified a rise in insurance claims for sports-related […]
Read MoreWoman killed in 3-car accident; 2 others injured
According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, a 20-year-old Centralia woman was killed in an accident that happened near Mexico, Missouri. The accident happened on Highway 22 on July 18 and involved three vehicles. The 20-year-old woman was reportedly driving her 2001 Lincoln Town Car west around 6:30 a.m. About 1 mile west of Audrain County […]
Read MoreExperimental drug may improve memory in TBI patients
There are many people in Missouri who are living with the effects of a traumatic brain injury. The brain trauma that causes a TBI is often sustained while playing contact sports. There has been a lot of media coverage about the consequences of head trauma for professional football players. Researchers from Tetra Discovery say that […]
Read MoreThe link between traumatic brain injuries and depression
Missouri residents may be unaware that most scientific research into mental illness has found that individuals who suffer serious head injuries have a far higher risk of developing depression. The general scientific consensus is that the risk of depression is between two and five times higher for traumatic brain injury sufferers compared to the population […]
Read MorePotential dangers of plastic surgery
Many Missouri residents undoubtedly consider plastic surgery to be fairly safe. Unfortunately, the problem with plastic surgery is that, like most surgeries, the patient has to be temporarily sedated with anesthesia. Anytime anesthesia is used, there is always a chance that something could go wrong. This is especially true when one or more of the […]
Read MoreInvestigation finds NFL tried to influence brain injury research
Missouri residents may be aware of a report issued by New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone that finds that the National Football League improperly tried to influence a National Institutes of Health study on the connection between football and brain injuries. According to the senior House Democrat’s investigation, the NFL rescinded a $30 million donation to […]
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