A trip-and-fall accident could lead to traumatic, life-changing injuries. Among them is the risk of a serious brain injury. How do brain injuries happen in trip-and-fall accidents? The main way is by the victim hitting their head. If they fall forward, they might hit...
Did a doctor fail to diagnose your TBI?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be caused by anything from a fall to a car crash to a mishap on an athletic field. Sometimes, a person’s head doesn’t even need to strike anything. Any sudden movement of the head can cause the brain to move around within the skull,...
The medication you think is safest could actually put you at risk
Modern medications can achieve incredible results, but they also come with significant medical risks. Errors in drug administration are responsible for many of the known risks associated with prescription drugs. Interactions and overdoses are both serious possible...
Statistics that show the real scope of spinal cord injuries
It’s well-known that spinal cord injuries are incredibly detrimental to a person’s quality of life. In many cases, from the moment the injury happens, a 100% recovery is impossible. It’s simply not going to happen, which is precisely why people need to know about all...
Why do wrong-site surgeries still occur – and who is at fault?
We’ve all heard horror stories of “wrong-site” surgeries. Most people associate these errors with the wrong limb being amputated or the wrong organ being removed. However, the term “wrong site” can refer to the wrong body part, wrong side of the body or the wrong...
Endometriosis is often mis- or undiagnosed
Endometriosis can be a serious condition that causes chronic pain and other issues. For many women, chronic, debilitating pelvic pain is a sign that the condition has taken hold. Despite that pain and many obvious signs, like excessive bleeding during menstruation and...
Stairs pose a major hazard for everyone
People walk up and down stairs on a daily basis without thinking too much about it. The fact is that this can be very dangerous in some cases. It’s possible that the stairs might not be properly maintained or built. Falls on stairs can lead to significant injuries,...
Knowledge and negligence — how dog bites are decided
Dogs are a common pet that can be found in most neighborhoods and apartments. Many are outgoing and lovable, making affable companions. A few dogs, for various reasons, have to potential to lash out in sudden aggressive acts causing injury and harm. The law for dog...
Scribes could make emergency rooms more efficient
Emergency rooms can be dangerous places for any number of reasons. People who go to the ER tend to be very sick or badly injured, so it isn’t surprising that they may be pushing for answers or to be seen. One of the greatest issues to overcome in emergency medicine is...
Brain injuries can occur in near-drownings
Swimming pools are amazing ways to beat the normal heat that comes with living in New Mexico. It’s imperative, however, that anyone who has a pool, including those who own public pools, take the time to ensure they’re properly secured and reasonably safe....