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While defending our country, soldiers risk sustaining serious warfare-related injuries that could lead to long-term side effects. A recent study has shown a link between traumatic brain injury and later development of dementia and early death. In the U.S., Alzheimer’s is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting more than 5.3 million Americans nationwide. Dementia… read more
Damage to the spinal cord or surrounding nerve endings can permanently affect strength and sensation throughout your entire body. Severe injuries can cause crippling pain and permanently affect your mobility. Recovering from a spinal cord injury (SCI) can require extended treatment in an intensive care unit, followed by physical rehabilitation. Physical and occupational therapists work… read more
Pedestrians walking alongside busy roads are more vulnerable to injury and death than all motorists combined. Studies show that pedestrians fare better on sidewalks and clearly designated crosswalks, but drivers have to be able to read warning signals. Pedestrians can be seriously injured or even killed if drivers have trouble deciphering traffic cues. Pedestrian crossings… read more
When victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustain severe injury, they can require months of therapy to fully recover. Even after their wounds heal, they may never regain certain functions. Permanent cognitive and physical disabilities could mean they will always need assistance with day-to-day life. In addition to physical and cognitive impairment, some TBI victims… read more
Tractor-trailers are the main mode of transportation for a vast array of different products, ranging from crude oil and hazardous waste to live cargo such as livestock. When these trucks crash, their cargo can be just as dangerous as the wreck itself. On June 26, a semi-trailer rolled over while traveling on Interstate 70 east… read more
A district court judge has refused to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit against Vail Resorts, which alleges that the ski company is responsible for the death of a 13-year-old avalanche victim. In January 2012, the upper section of a ski run called Prima Cornice was closed for “safety reasons” due to poor snow conditions. The… read more
Most of the damage caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) is the result of secondary swelling that can cause permanent nerve and brain cell damage. A recent study shows that omega-3 fatty acids may contain neuroprotective effects that could keep victims of these injuries from becoming permanently impaired. EPA and… read more
On June 12, a hit-and-run driver was convicted on several charges stemming from a fatal car crash that killed a mother and her three-year-old son. Last July, the hit-and-run driver was traveling southbound near Judge Orr Road and Log Road when she failed to stop at a stop sign. Her SUV barreled into the intersection… read more
On June 24th, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1098, the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Reauthorization Act of 2013. The TBI Act was originally passed in 1996. It represents a coordinated effort to educate the public about the dangers of traumatic brain injuries as well as how to prevent them. The act also funds research… read more
As the Fourth of July approaches, many will be tempted to take advantage of Colorado’s rivers and lakes to beat the heat. Enjoy the sunshine, but make sure to keep a close watch on children and loved ones around the water. Accidents can happen quickly. So far this year, 13 people have drowned in Colorado’s… read more
