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Recovery Tips for Post-Concussion Syndrome Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is referred to as a constellation of symptoms that may occur either individually or in combination, after a concussion. In the United States, the estimated number of people who suffer from brain injury, ranges from 1.4 million to 2 million each year. Out of these, approximately…

Depression and suicidal thoughts are major problems that occur after a traumatic brain injury. Over half of the people who have suffered from this intracranial injury are affected by depression during the prime years, post injury. Even more of these people (about two-thirds), are affected five years after the injury. This depression eventually leads…

Prom Preparation for An Amazing and Safe Evening! There is nothing more exciting or more anticipated throughout the school year than Prom Night. It is meant to be a fun filled spectacular event for parents, teens and school faculty to enjoy and celebrate. This amazing evening can be all that everyone is hoping for…

Restrain Your Child the Right Way – Make Sure Car Seats Are Installed Properly According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the deaths of 4 out of every 10 children under the age of 6 who die or are seriously injured in auto accidents can be attributed to being unrestrained or improperly…

Tractor-Trailer Underride Accidents Prompt Call for Additional Safety Regulations Even if you’ve never heard the term “underride,” you can probably imagine what it means in the context of tractor-trailer accidents.  Picture the height of your car compared to the bottom of the truck right in front of you on the highway. If that truck…

The Need for Speed Can Lead to Dangerous Pharmacy Errors Misfilled prescriptions and other pharmacy errors can have serious health consequences for patients on the receiving end of a prescription. Pharmacists can make a number of critical mistakes between the time they receive a prescription from a doctor or patient and the time they…

Texas Railroad Crossings Are the Most Dangerous in the Nation According to federal statistics, Texas can claim the tragic distinction of having the most railroad crossing collisions than any other state in the country. What makes this even more tragic is the fact that these horrific accidents can almost always be prevented. The Federal…

Government Updating Its Car Safety Rating System A lot has changed since the federal government first released its 5-star car safety rating system for cars in 1978. Back then, the most significant new technology that may have been part of a new model may have been a cassette player. Now, cars are coming equipped…

“HAI” Risk: The Dangers of Healthcare-Associated Infections When we go to the hospital for surgery or other treatment, we expect to leave the hospital in better condition than we arrived. Unfortunately, hospitals can also be a breeding ground for infections and other complications that can lead to readmissions, additional treatment, or serious adverse health…

Two Ways to Prevent Medication Errors According to one estimate, 1.5 million people were harmed by medication errors in 2011 alone, with 100,000 people dying as a result. There are many types of medication errors committed by doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. These can include prescribing an inappropriate dosage or failing to check for allergies…