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Spinal Injury can Cause Muscle Wastage in Patients

A spinal cord injury can result in loss of muscle to a larger extent than can be  attributed to lack of movement and mobility.   A new study points to one of the lesser known, but longer term consequences of a spinal cord injury after an auto accident. A spinal cord…

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The Impact of Automated Enforcement on Minimizing Car Accidents

The use of automated enforcement like red light camera systems can be a sensitive and touchy subject for most Atlanteans,  but as federal administration officials focus harder on preventing auto accident wrongful deaths and serious personal injuries, the presence of such systems on American roads is only likely to increase.…

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Brain Implant Helps Car Accident Victims Recover Cognitive Abilities

One  of the most devastating consequences of a brain injury after a car accident is the effect on a person’s cognitive abilities. A new study finds that a brain stimulator device can help a person recover these critical abilities after a personal injury. The findings of the study were published…

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Many Seniors Receive No Follow Up Care After Slip and Fall Accident

Follow up care is not just important, but also critical after a senior suffers injuries in a slip and fall accident, and yet, new studies find that far too many seniors receive no such after – fall care, resulting in serious consequences. The new studies find that  as many as…

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Teens at High Risk of Drowsy Driving Car Accidents

Young  drivers below the age of 21 may be at a high risk of driving while fatigued or drowsy, increasing their risks of being involved in a car accident.  Those  findings come from a new study by the National Sleep Foundation. The  National  Sleep Foundation recently released the results of…

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GHSA: Dip in Fatal Teen Car Accidents

There is good news for teen motorists – a category of drivers that is traditionally one of the most at risk groups for car accidents.  The  Governors Highway Safety Association in a recent report announced that there has been a significant drop in the number of  fatal car accidents involving…

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Vision Loss is a Major Car Accident Risk Factor for Seniors

Declining  vision is a much more serious car accident risk factor for senior drivers than we may believe.  According  to the results of a new study, it is linked to an 84% higher risk of being involved in car accidents. Seniors  may suffer from a number of health challenges as…

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How to Prevent Slip and Fall Accident Injuries in Winter

Winter is coming, and with it comes the risk of slip and fall accidents that can result in serious personal injuries.  Doctors are warning pedestrians, especially the elderly, to be extra cautious while walking during the season. Atlanta sees  more than its share of snowy, wet and icy conditions during…

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Video Game Technology Helps Predict Young Driver Car Accident Risks

It is always a nerve wracking moment for any parent when their child receives a driver’s license and begins operating a motor vehicle.  A  new technology that makes use of a video game to identify teen responses to car accident risks may help parents understand better what kind of driver…

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Brain Injury Tied to Higher Depression Risk in Women

Traumatic brain injury of the kind that is often sustained in car accidents, trucking accident as well as slip and fall accidents is linked to several  health consequences, including mental health symptoms like depression.   A  new study finds that  women may be at a much higher risk of suffering depression…

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