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Blog HomeCost of Life after a Spinal Cord Injury
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The spinal cord supports body movement and sensation, and damage to it, whether through fractures, dislocation, compression, or anything of the like, causes the spinal cord to lose the ability to send or receive messages from the brain to the part of the body that controls motor and automatic function. It does not have to be severed to lose function. Spinal cord injuries commonly occur as a result …
Continue ReadingCoping with a Spinal Cord Injury and Adjusting to Life at Home
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A spinal cord injury is a serious, life-altering event that can have a lasting impact on the injured person, their family and others close to them. Learning to adjust to life with a spinal cord injury consists of maintaining a positive outlook and staying committed to different types of therapy and treatment options. Moral support and love from friends, family, as well support groups are among the most …
Continue ReadingCommon Types of Motorcycle and Bicycle Accident Injuries
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Motorcycle and bicycle accidents can involve abrupt collisions and potentially severe injuries to the rider. Even though motorcycles are faster and more powerful, a bicycle accident can be equally as devastating. A cyclist may crash or be struck by a motor vehicle while riding under 5 mph and can still sustain catastrophic, life-threatening injury. Wearing a motorcycle helmet reduces the rider’s probability of suffering a traumatic brain injury …
Continue ReadingMotorcyclist Sustains Spinal Cord Injury in Confrontation with Motorist
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In a previous post, we showcased a news story about a motorcycle club based in New York City who allegedly harassed and attacked a family in a Range Rover SUV. On Sunday, September 29th, motorcycle riders chased a family through the streets of upper Manhattan and brutally beat the driver, Alexian Lien, 33, of Manhattan, in front of his wife and 2 year old daughter. As many as 30 …
Continue ReadingMeningitis Outbreak: Could It Have Been Prevented?
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A fungal meningitis outbreak has killed 32 people and sickened 461 in 19 states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report. In Florida alone, there have been 23 cases, including three deaths. A compounding pharmacy in Massachusetts, which distributed pain steroids that later tested positive for contamination, is at the center of an investigation into the deadly outbreak. “Health officials say as many …
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