Most people in New York are likely aware of the fact that medicine is not an exact science. Some patients, for example, may react to certain procedures in unexpected ways. Because of this, medical personnel must respond appropriately during all situations....
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New CDC guidelines emphasize concussions as brain injury
As the school year gears up in New York and across the country, many sports are also starting again. Recent news stories about the impact of repetitive brain injury have many parents concerned about their children. In fact, new guidelines released from the Centers for...
5 ways a brain injury can impact your emotions and behaviors
A traumatic brain injury can have much more than just physical effects. You may experience serious emotional and behavioral changes as well. Depending on what part of the brain is injured and the severity of the damage, the way you express or feel emotions...
Caretaker accused of abuse after toddler suffers head injury
As most people in New York who have spent time around small children can likely attest, toddlers can be frustrating. Unfortunately, those who are ill-equipped to deal with these frustrations could ultimately cause serious injury if they take their frustrations out on...
Study suggests traumatic brain injury increases suicide risk
While much is known about the brain, there are still many aspects of it that mystify medical professionals in New York and across the globe. Perhaps because of its important roles in many bodily functions, a traumatic brain injury often has significant, long-term...
New York toddler undergoes surgery following daycare head injury
Parents in New York and across the country are often left to make difficult decisions about their children's care. Because they are often unable to afford leaving their job to care for their children, they must place them in childcare. Unfortunately, a toddler...
Traumatic brain injuries linked to dementia
Traumatic brain injuries can occur as a result of major falls, auto accidents and sports injuries. A single instance of head trauma is enough to result in lifelong consequences. In fact, recent research suggests just one occurrence of TBI can...
Lawsuit filed after head injury involving air rifle
There are a variety of different products that are marketed to young people that could easily result in serious injury, especially if a manufacturer has not taken proper measures to ensure the product is as safe as can be. For example, most parents in New York are...
How long does it take to recover from a TBI injury?
A traumatic brain injury is a serious ailment that can have a lifelong impact on its victims. There are a number of circumstances that can lead to this injury, including car accidents, sports injuries and falls, but any trauma to the head is liable to cause a...
Lawsuit filed after 7-year-old suffers head injury
During the summer, parents in New York and across the country often have to make important decisions about who will care for their children during the day. When they do make a decision, they put a great deal of faith into those who provide care -- which could...