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The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be receiving high-tech upgrades for its snowplows, trucks and other roadside equipment to help prevent accidents. A grant from the United States Department of Transportation will provide WYDOT with $5 million in funds to develop apps and other wireless communications that can help drivers receive accurate information on… read more
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cause a range of behavioral, emotional and cognitive symptoms that can go undetected for years. Recent research has discovered higher rates of TBIs in prisons and mental health facilities, leading some to question if there is a significant relationship. Many states perform mental health screenings in prisons, but do not… read more
The National Safety Council (NSC) has launched a new campaign that will teach drivers about safety features in modern vehicles. According to the NSC, which has titled the campaign “My Car Does What?”, many motorists are not aware of modern vehicle safety features. Modern safety features include anti-lock braking systems, blind spot monitors, collision warning… read more
Halloween should always be a fun holiday filled with free candy, interesting costumes and amazing memories. However, Halloween can come with risks to safety, and parents should be aware of tips for keeping their trick-or-treaters safe. There are numerous stories about razorblades and needles being hidden in Halloween candy, but these are simply urban legends.… read more
For the millions of Americans who have traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the difficulty of living with disabilities no one else can see is daunting and discouraging. TBIs are often called “invisible injuries” for this very reason. Many people with moderate to severe TBIs can suffer from symptoms for years, having difficulties with speech, memory and… read more
Researchers affiliated with the University of California Los Angeles have discovered diets rich in high-fructose corn syrup can delay recovery from brain injuries. To gather evidence for their study, researchers took two groups of rats, one with a fructose diet and another without, and simulated head trauma. Researchers then had the rats traverse through a… read more
Concussions are not the only danger to high school athletes. Abdominal injuries can be even more dangerous and unexpected. To avoid concussions, football players are now going lower to tackle each other, leading to bruised kidneys and organs. In an article published in USA Today, a family retold the tragic story of how their son… read more
Electronic cigarettes have become very popular in recent years: an estimated 2.5 million Americans have taken up vaping. The pocket-sized devices use flavored juice to produce vapor instead of smoke. Although electronic cigarettes have been declared safer than tobacco products, they use lithium-ion batteries that, according to recent reports, can explode unexpectedly. A Chicago man… read more
Research released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggests 69 percent of high school athletes continue playing sports with concussion symptoms. To help prevent concussions among young athletes, the CDC has offered suggestions. Presently, current solutions involve educating coaches and establishing guidelines for testing players suspected of having concussions. In many states, coaches are… read more
A photo exhibit at Craig Rehabilitation Hospital is showing viewers the stories of 12 people with spinal cord and brain injuries. The exhibit, named Redefining Impossible, runs from August 29 through December 31. Redefining Impossible shows how these individuals have adapted to their injuries and carried on meaningful lives and successful careers. For example, one… read more
