A new study from researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Biosciences Center shows the long-term benefits of using a hydrogel they call “brain glue,” to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI). The new study provides evidence that the gel protects against loss of brain tissue after a severe injury and also might aid in functional...
More than 1.7 million Americans are affected by traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year. After a person sustains a TBI, there are often changes in brain structure and function. TBIs can also result in cognitive problems like memory deficits, impaired social function, and difficulty making decisions. While previous studies have identified that concussions are a...
If you have suffered injuries in an accident caused by another, you can file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your loss. However, personal injury cases are complex and often require legal guidance. Below we explain which cases will highly benefit from the experience of a personal injury attorney. Severe or Catastrophic Injuries...
Losing a loved one is never easy–especially when their death could have been prevented. When someone dies because of another person’s negligence, the family members can file a claim against the party at fault. If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident caused by another, you can file a civil suit to receive compensation...
Medical researchers estimate that more than 27 million people around the world sustain a traumatic brain injury each year. And while concussions occur more frequently than most people realize, there is new evidence that suggests even mild head trauma can cause long-term damage and increase the risk of neurological disease. According to a study published...
According to a peer-reviewed article published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers can accurately diagnose concussions using a biomarker in saliva. This major finding can potentially aid doctors and athletic trainers in rapidly determining if athletes suffered concussions using an objective test. Scientists and doctors studied the saliva samples of more than 150...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently proposed a pilot program to split up the sleeper berth time. The new pilot program would give truck drivers more flexibility to ensure that truck drivers relieved ten hours off duty. Find out more about the sleeper berth pilot program and how it may impact truck driving...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created a database to record truck driver’s compliance history to prevent them from job-hopping if they failed a drug test. The database recorded more than 56,000 truck driver violations related to drug and alcohol use. In fact, 1,203 of the total driver violations were related to high blood...
Truck drivers are required to meet specific physical qualification standards to safely operate commercial vehicles. However, an audit from the Department of Transportation found flaws and gaps in the federal regulator’s monitoring qualification standards. Ensuring that truck drivers met medical qualifications is crucial to keeping our roads safe. Recording Flaws Affect Truck Driving Safety Standards...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) of any severity are one of the leading causes of disability. People with TBI may not only experience a reduced quality of life, but also stigma and negative attitudes about their disability from other people. The term “disability” is broad and generally indicates that a person has impairments that create barriers...