Young athletes and concussions

Young athletes who suffer concussions often are their own worst enemies. They may ignore their injury because they want to play, not sit on the sideline. Young people tend to think they are invulnerable. They fail to see concussions as anything more than a knock on...

Signs you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury

You had an accident at work when unbalanced equipment fell, hitting you in the head. You believe the injury you sustained is nothing serious, and you decide to refuse medical treatment. Later you have a headache, which during the course of the evening, gets worse....

What are the treatments for bedsores?

Also known as pressure sores, decubitus ulcers and pressure ulcers, bedsores are among the most common secondary medical conditions that you may experience as a quadriplegic. When you are confined to a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury, your weight can put enough...

Types of products on the recall list in August

It is the responsibility of manufacturers to test their products for hazards before they put them on the market, but many dangers are discovered after consumers are already using them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission lists these defective products on its...