The human body, and all of its movements, is controlled by the brain. The brain tells the body what to do, where to go, how to move, what to feel. But the brain cannot deliver these commands to the body on its own. It needs a messenger to communicate to the rest of the parts […]
Archives for July 2017
Emerging Research Regarding Treatment of Brain Injuries
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) recently published an article on diagnosis and treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is a severe form of brain injury. These brain injuries typically occur with a loss of consciousness and are accompanied by a cranial bleed. The article found that research and randomized trials suggest that where treatment […]
Important Terms Relating to Spinal Cord Injuries
Any injury can have a person’s head spinning. The chaos of trying to understand just what has happened to you medically and how it will affect or change the way you continue with your activities of daily living can be mind boggling. A spinal cord injury is no exception. Spinal cord injuries can be a […]
Drivers: Help Bicyclists Stay Safe on the Road
Bicycling is a great way to get exercise, travel to work, or just have fun. However, bicycling can also be dangerous. In any crash between a car and a cyclist, the cyclist is at a much higher risk of injury than anyone in the car. In 2013 alone, over 900 cyclists died in cycling injuries […]
Walking There Safely: California Laws Governing Pedestrians
Walking is an essential part of life. The two things we normally learn first as humans are how to walk and talk. But even though walking becomes an innate activity for us, it’s also very dangerous. Pedestrians account for 22 percent of deaths from traffic accidents in California. Therefore, it’s a good idea for pedestrians […]
