In recent years, the dangers associated with high school sports and concussions have been in the spotlight. In 2011, New York State enacted The Concussion Management and Awareness Act which outlines rules and procedures that schools must follow when a student athlete...
Month: February 2016
When TBI victims suffer chronic pain
In some cases, people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) also suffer chronic pain. Like TBI, chronic pain conditions can be difficult to diagnose and treat. If you or a family member suffers from both conditions, it is critical that you seek medical care as soon as...
Study links use of morphine in preterm infants to brain damage
A baby that is delivered before 37 weeks is considered to be preterm. Depending on how early a baby is delivered, he or she may experience minor to severe breathing and heart problems due to the fact that these organs weren't fully developed at the time of birth....