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29th September 2009
Mental activity can keep your mind sharp. Continue to learn and challenge yourself and your brain continues to grow.
Review the following tips to help challenge your brain to continual growth:
• Learn to play a musical instrument
• Play scrabbl... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Many people are using cellular phones nowadays because of the added convenience that it offers when it comes to communication. I have to admit that I even get disoriented when I accidentally leave my cellular phone every time I go out of the house to go ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
I am guessing if you are reading this article you either have child with Cerebral Palsy or know someone who has this condition. If you do not know what Cerebral Palsy is, I will tell you in layman’s terms. It means brain damage. The damage can be either... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
I believe compassion is a desire to help other people that is so overwhelming that you cannot help but go and help yourself.
All my life I have heard about how compassionate liberals are and how greedy conservatives are. I have spent years looking for... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people suffer serious, permanent damage to their brains because of traumatic head injury. Survivors of brain trauma are often left with long-term damage to their ability to think and to learn, to remember and plan, and... Read >
Author: Royane Real22nd September 2009
Much research and debate has being on-going for years regarding pregnancy foods and the different aspects of pregnancy nutrition. While certain foods help your baby to grow well during pregnancy, there are many foods that can be potentially harmful for yo... Read >
Author: Roger Noonan22nd September 2009
Nearly everybody has heard something negative or weird about Xanax side effects (Xanax is the brand name of the generic drug Alprazolam). This article seeks to separate fact from fiction on a number of commonly asked questions, so you and your family can ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Some of the common causes of ‘sudden death’ are electric shock, heart attacks, cardiac arrest, drowning, severe allergic reactions, drug overdose etc. After someone stops breathing, he or she can survive only for 4 to 6 minutes before lack of oxygen ... Read >
Author: American Safety Training Institute22nd September 2009
Cerebral Palsy, also known as CP, is a congenital disorder affecting motor skills, muscles, and the movement of those muscles. CP is generally caused by brain damage that occurs either during pregnancy or during labor. Small infants and children can be af... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd September 2009
Knowing the reasons of why you want to quit is an important fist step. Being clear about your reasons, can be a very powerful tool. You have probably seen many articles, telling you how to quit smoking, but without a proper motivation, they are useless.... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Lack of a proper blood level in human beings is the major cause of the condition known as anemia.
Shortage of blood means erythrocytes or red blood cells will not be produced in the correct quantity.
The anomaly can be rectified with diets. Specific... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
The boxing fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19, 2009 is anticipated because of many speculations among the two boxing champs. It was known that the fight was moved from July 18 because Mayweather suffered from injury... Read >
Author: Jaxster13th September 2009
TIA, also know as a mini stroke, occurs when there has been temporary blockage of blood flow in the brain, due to a thrombus. In a TIA, the body releases it's own small amount of tPA and quickly dissolves the clot. This accounts for the temporary sympt... Read >
Author: Clivir Team10th September 2009
CPR and first aid are two different, yet vitally important skills that should be learned by all individuals. Young and old alike, and persons from all walks of life, can and do greatly benefit from the knowledge of CPR and first aid.
CPR and first aid ... Read >
Author: cpraedcourse10th September 2009
Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops circulating the blood throughout the body. Although cardiac arrest can be caused as a result of a heart attack, it differs in that a heart attack may prevent blood flow to certain parts of the body whereas a card... Read >
Author: cpraedcourse08th September 2009
If you are feeling worn down and beaten up by the economy, you aren't alone. It's easy to get discouraged and give up -- but don't.
I have several coaching clients who are truly struggling because they still haven't found work months after being laid ... Read >
Author: Fawn Germer07th September 2009
A drug prescribed for medication can be a cause of addiction. Although most people do not always think about the possibility of being addicted to a prescription pill, it has in fact been very common to many people today. This has been a growing problem to... Read >
Author: Crystal03rd September 2009
Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain has been halted due to a clot or bleeding into the brain. Therefore, blood is unable to reach all destinations of the brain, resulting in a stroke. The person experiencing a stroke will begin exhibit signs and s... Read >
Author: Clivir Team03rd September 2009
Stroke (cerebrovascular Accident, CVA), is marked by ineffective blood flow to the brain. The result is cell death, brain damage, and possibility of becoming permanently disabled. Each area of the brain controls certain functions in the body. Loss of f... Read >
Author: Clivir Team03rd September 2009
Stroke treatment and recovery involves IV medications in the beginning, and oral meds during the recovery phase of rehab. Initial goal is to restore blood flow and begin the recovery process. It is important to get medical treatment preferably within 3 ... Read >
Author: Clivir Team03rd September 2009
Honestly, motherhood is a wonderful and a pleasnt experience of every woman. Mothernature maitains the continiuty of living beings through their progenies, and human beings are no exception to this universal rule. The development of human consciousness an... Read >
Author: Obinna Heche30th August 2009
Cerebral Palsy also known as CP occurs when there is brain damage to an infant. The child is diagnosed with CP before the age of three. Cerebral
means parts of the brain; generally referring to the hemispheres or halves of the brain Palsy means the area... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th August 2009
Swimming, in practical terms, refers to the set of movements done by people and animals in water. Aside from the fact that Swimming serves as the principal method of people to move in both small and large bodies of water, people also engage in Swimming to... Read >
Author: wessels0928th August 2009
Long ago, car owners would just put straight water into the radiator of their cars. Water worked alright, but there was one problem. Well, actually two. The temperatures at which water froze and boiled were simply to close together. Driving on a hot summe... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson25th August 2009
Chinchillas cannot bear the heat of the sun and humid weather. Their bodies cannot easily adjust to this grueling temperature because their fur is much thicker than other animals. In fact, Chinchillas are one of the animals that have the thickest fur. In ... Read >
Author: carlperez052923rd August 2009
There are so many different areas in health that can be affected in short term and long term from smoking. Understanding and learning what can happen to your health is knowledge that should be considered extremely important and should be taken seriously. ... Read >
Author: Sun B23rd August 2009
When looking different diets to help you lose weight it is best to avoid trendy fads. Often fad diets are really about starving your body, rather than eating healthy. Stick to traditional diets that emphasis nutrition and health, and your weight loss wi... Read >
Author: GeraldFitz13th August 2009
Pet is like part of family. Our beloved pet is stay together with us in the same home. And it may cause care and loving, that it‘s coming out for the heart. Taking care about your pet’s health is one of our loves express. Taking your pet for a dental ... Read >
Author: Yudi Maulana03rd August 2009
All the guys in basketball jerseys, football pads and helmets, with their chiseled physiques, and hard and dirty reputations are put too shame when placed next too a cheerleader. A five foot girl, wearing short skirts and a sweater, turns out to be far br... Read >
Author: Yossarian02nd August 2009
Many people face a potential health crisis as they age. In North America, millions of Baby Boomers are turning sixty every day. Aging can bring with it many benefits such as increased wisdom and experience, but aging also increases the risk of serious h... Read >
Author: Royane Real01st August 2009
Breathing is easy, isn't it? We do it all the time. Good air in, bad air out. Simple, and easy, right? Wrong! In scuba diving, breathing properly serves three major purposes, and missing out on knowing how to breathe properly can lead to a messed up dive.... Read >
Author: Ollie Donovan01st August 2009
Since the bumpers of two vehicles are meant to make first contact during an accident to absorb the brunt of the impact, it seems logical that all vehicles should have bumpers of equal height. Unfortunately, this is not the case: some vehicles have bumpers... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry31st July 2009
One of the many things to keep in mind when you are pregnant is that your unborn bundle of joy eats and drinks what you eat and drink. There are some things that should be avoided in your pregnancy diet plan to keep you and baby healthy. You and your un... Read >
Author: D. Grace31st July 2009
Automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, come any many shapes and sizes, depending on the manufacturer and the design best suited for the environment. AEDs can vary according to weight, display, and other technical items such as warranty and battery li... Read >
Author: aedmasters30th July 2009
It is a fact: defibrillators are needed in order to restart a heart that has gone into sudden cardiac arrest. For every minute that passes, the victim becomes more likely to suffer from permanent brain damage, if he or she is lucky enough to survive. An A... Read >
Author: aedmasters30th July 2009
Most children with cerebral palsy seem to have a normal development and birth, but wind up being diagnosed later on. Premature birth is one of the risk factors of cerebral palsy, which includes babies who are born less than 37 weeks into the pregnancy (as... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON24th July 2009
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that impacts the person's muscle tone, body movement, and motor abilities. This condition is mostly due to brain damage that occurs before, during, and after child birth - in the first three to five years of a child'... Read >
Author: Brad Rivera21st July 2009
When people think about healthcare providers, or becoming a healthcare provider, many picture doctors, nurses, surgeons, dentists and the like. In other words, what they think about are those men and women who have gone to school for years to become what... Read >
Author: Robert Bell17th July 2009
There are 5 common uses of Nitrous oxide a.k.a. “laughing gas”. It is used for rocket motors, internal engine combustion, medicinal purposes, culinary use and recreational use. One of the inhalant effects of the gas is the euphoria or floating exper... Read >
Author: James Palin09th July 2009
Moms are you spoiling your babies perfect little body by using alcohol or smoking while you pregnant. Do you know your baby can be born with fetal alcohol syndrome and will need medical care all his live.
O boy now Johnnie's life of toxins and chemical... Read >
Author: Vi05th July 2009
A man is considering taking legal action against an NHS hospital following the death of his partner who died from a heart attack during an operation following an abnormal pregnancy, which the NHS doctors failed to diagnose.
The man believes that his pa... Read >
Author: Arti28th June 2009
In 2005 alone, there were 3,582 fatal drowning accidents in Los Angeles.
According to studies, about 350 kids aged 5 below die from drowning accidents each year and 2,600 are sent to the hospital for treatment related to drowning injuries.
It was a... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th June 2009
Doctors are conducting research to determine whether brain damage that occurs during the birth of babies can be repaired with stem cell transplants
Cerebral palsy is a term used for brain damage (poor muscle coordination) that occurs before or during b... Read >
Author: gardnerwilkinson28th June 2009
Memory loss can be caused by many different factors. One type of memory loss is amnesia--when a person's memory is affected by either physical damage such as brain damage or psychological factors resulting from a traumatic event. I will discuss the most c... Read >
Author: jerry27th June 2009
Dyslexia is a learning disability but it is not influenced by physical problem and brain damage. Intelligence has nothing to do with this learning disability. This disorder has no known cause or cure but there are treatments to help dyslexics live normal... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera27th June 2009
During the summer season, swimming pool accidents are among the most frequent causes of injury. Accident still occur, more frequently during the summer months when many of us flock to our local swimming pool.Going for a swim inside a pool is a great way t... Read >
Author: Hunter Hill27th June 2009
Accidents can happen very easily and frequently while swimming. On a yearly basis in the US, there are thousands of accidental drowning accidents, and many thousands more injuries that happen when swimming.The summertime is meant to be spent outdoors wit... Read >
Author: Greg Pate18th June 2009
Ventricular Fibrillation (also called v-fib or vf) is a lethal arrhythmia that originates in the ventricles. It commonly occurs in cardiac arrest patients and is the primary rhythm that AED’s (automated external defibrillators) are looking for to initia... Read >
Author: Vital Ethics16th June 2009
In the mid 70s, The California Hospital and Medical Associations commissioned a study on medical malpractice insurance. The study revealed shocking results - that one out of every twenty patients who sought treatment in hospitals were injured because of m... Read >
Author: andresbergerfirm16th June 2009
Report for the procedure wearing clean underwear and trying hard to appear cool. Fasting is such a nasty business. Strip down. Suit up. Did she say this clown-gown ties in the front or the back? It’s a joke to call this faded elephant bib a “gown.” ... Read >
Author: Diane Neuman13th June 2009
Temperatures in Los Angeles could go up to a high of 32-380C. Water parks are considered refuge from the surging summer heat.
There are lots of water parks in California to choose from. Some of the most famous are:
• The Rapids Water Slide
• Si... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group13th June 2009
Sports Utility Vehicles or SUVs are a very popular mode of transport for many people in Los Angeles.
There is a perception of safety in driving and using SUVs given by the sheer size and thickness of these vehicles which makes it appealing to suburban... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group12th June 2009
Pedestrians beware!
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 5,000 people die each year in pedestrian accidents involving motor vehicles.
Also, around 78,000 victims of these accidents sustained different types of pede... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group12th June 2009
Boxing has been a very popular sport for a very long time and boxing gloves are perhaps the most important thing a boxer needs to possess before stepping into the ring. Boxing was added to the Olympics in 688 B.C. Boxing gloves have gone through sign... Read >
Author: proboxinggear10th June 2009
Road accidents have become common. Everyday, we see news that feature these tragedies—from car crashes to vehicle rollover accidents. The latter is especially dangerous as rollover accident victims often sustain head injuries that could cause their deat... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group09th June 2009
Epilepsy is a health condition of the nervous system that has the ability to make an unreasonable measure of electricity action that will come about within a individual's brain. This health problem is able to be caused by growths, an infection in the brai... Read >
Author: nlwest2109th June 2009
Cerebral Palsy is a severely disabilitating and distressing condition which results from brain damage that may occur during pregnancy or birth. When the condition is attributed to birth trauma, it is generally due to depriving the baby's brain of oxygen... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th June 2009
Neuroliminal - A New Tool for Solving Brain Problems
By Phil Bate PhD
There’s a new kid on the block. I invented it, and named it “Neuroliminal”. It’s simple to use and costs a small fraction of the cost of clinical Neurofeedback (AKA EEG ... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD05th June 2009
In today's times, achieving justice may be difficult. With a variety of situations needing legal assistance, finding a reliable and professional personal injury law firm is important. From auto accidents, construction or workplace injuries, civil rights c... Read >
Author: kline05th June 2009
Mineral Toxicity and Chelation
There are many toxic minerals such as mercury, lead, aluminum, cadmium, copper, and arsenic that can cause very severe damage to the body or brain. To prevent this, there is a sort of "brain blood barrier" that doesn't a... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD04th June 2009
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs every 21 seconds in the United States and TBI is considered as the number one killer and disabler of people under the age of 45. Studies show that vehicular accidents contribute to a majority of unintentional injury a... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group01st June 2009
A labourer who filed for an accident claim after receiving serious personal injuries from a work accident has successfully won a compensation payout.
The 39-year-old South Shields worker was hit on the head by welding equipment while painting a ship fo... Read >
Author: catherine01st June 2009
There are very few more important events than our births. This is a time when we are most vulnerable and most dependent on the care and the skills of others. Luckily for the by far greatest majority of us, it all goes reasonably well and we are born healt... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th May 2009
The most common birth defect is cerebral palsy which affects one in five hundred babies. Cerebral palsy comes in numerous guises but they all relate to brain damage occurring before, during or shortly after birth. The vast majority occur in the womb, but ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th May 2009
Cerebral palsy affects approximately 0.2% of pregnancies. It is the most common birth defect known and its effects are devastating. Those born with cerebral palsy are condemned to a lifetime of suffering and in the worst cases total immobility. There is a... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th May 2009
14 people have died and over 230 have been made critically ill in the past year due to exposure to carbon monoxide.
CO is produced when gas is burned without a sufficient amount of oxygen present. This state of affairs can be induced by an incorrectl... Read >
Author: Dave Sabri20th May 2009
14 people have died and over 230 have been made critically ill in the past year due to exposure to carbon monoxide.
CO is produced when gas is burned without a sufficient amount of oxygen present. This state of affairs can be induced by an incorrec... Read >
Author: Dave Sabri18th May 2009
Cerebral Palsy was first identified in 1860 by William Little who was a surgeon. The condition became known as Little's disease. It appears that the variant of Cerebral Palsy that he identified is what we new call Diplegia. Diplegia, or paralysis of corre... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th May 2009
Best weight loss plans consider your food preferences, daily routine and exercise habits to arrive at good lifestyle habits that allow you to achieve long term favourable effects.
Some people try to control weight with excessive exercise that impact ... Read >
Author: Alan13th May 2009
When it comes to finding a cure for chigger bites or controlling chiggers I seriously doubt Obama's trillion dollar stimulus has ear marked even one dollar for such a worthy purpose.
All of your tax dollars going to help some illegal foreigner get ben... Read >
Author: Justin Case28th April 2009
The Brain is the centre of the nervous system and one of the most complex organs in the human body, if damaged it is one of the hardest organs to repair. If you find yourself suffering from any form of brain injury it can be scary enough without having to... Read >
Author: Kmberlie28th April 2009
Researchers from UC Davis have published a collection of studies demonstrating once and for all the mechanisms explaining how PCBs, which are a widespread contaminant in the US food supply, directly alter the shape and function of brain cells causing exci... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards26th April 2009
"An Easter Miracle" was the comment made by a family member of a recent client who had contacted me to work with him on some issues, alcoholism being the main one.
Chris from the UK has been alcohol dependant for 20 years and it had got to the point w... Read >
Author: Graeme Errington16th April 2009
Almost everyone agrees that vaccination has been one of the single most effective public health measures ever undertaken however it still remains one of the most controversial issues facing medicine today. We will take a look at these controversies, attem... Read >
Author: HWNTeam16th April 2009
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. A Stroke is also known as a ‘brain attack’. A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is prevented. Without the essential oxygen and nutrients required the brain cells start d... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson10th April 2009
Alzheimers affects that part of brain that control thought, memory, and language, it is one of the most common form of Dementia (destruction of brain cells to cause decline in mental functions)but later it spreads to all regions of brain rendering it inef... Read >
Author: ski98710th April 2009
Alzheimer's disease is a form of brain damage strongly associated with increasing age and is aggravated by several underlying factors such as chronic inflammation, oxidative stress (free radical damage), toxic metal accumulation and poor blood circulation... Read >
Author: Keith Scott MD09th April 2009
Birth injuries are more common than many people realize. The cause, nature, and extent of these injuries will have a direct impact on whether or not a legal claim can be filed and whether or not an award will be given.
During childbirth, babies may ex... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry07th April 2009
Main bile duct injury The greatest risk during cholecystectomy is injury to the main bile duct. Once in every three hundred operations is the typical frequency of this problem. As it requires major surgery to fix this problem all surgeons are acutely awar... Read >
Author: David Ravech07th April 2009
Whenever a baby is born or is discovered subsequent to birth to suffer delayed development or evidence of cerebral palsy, brain injury or brain damage, or paralyzing symptoms of Erbs palsy or other brachial plexus injury, the California obstetrical malpra... Read >
Author: RayHenke07th April 2009
Whenever a baby is born or is discovered subsequent to birth to suffer delayed development or evidence of cerebral palsy, brain injury or brain damage, or paralyzing symptoms of Erbs palsy or other brachial plexus injury, the California obstetrical malpra... Read >
Author: RayHenke04th April 2009
Your family is at risk for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if there are any appliances in your home that use gas, oil, coal or wood. Because carbon monoxide does not have any color, smell, or taste, it is not easy to determine when it is present. Carbon-... Read >
Author: Tal Potishman31st March 2009
While choosing any cosmetics, you must ensure whether the cosmetic products that you are using is suitable for your skin or not. As such many beauty products contain chemicals and compounds like parabens, petroleums, glutene or other synthetic ingredients... Read >
Author: Sidonie27th March 2009
A young moped driver struck from behind by a Jaguar XJ6 aged only 16 has been awarded a compensation package that could total £4million. Carl Hannay was left with horrific injuries and permanent brain damage after being knocked off his moped near Basing... Read >
Author: Neil Worrall - Camps Solicitors27th March 2009
The fight for the planet is on. It is now fully proven, undeniably, evident that the earth is fighting for its life. During its short but deadly lifespan, human civilization has managed to place a devastating strain on the planet’s resources and healt... Read >
Author: Darwin Redshield27th March 2009
Stammering is a condition in which a person hesitates in the act of speaking and being unable for a time to pronounce certain syllable or repeating the same syllable over and over.
Stammering is not due to any defect in the brain or in the speech or... Read >
Author: shalini25th March 2009
According to information on cerebral palsy in the UK, between 1750 and 1850 babies and infants are diagnosed with the condition each year.
Cerebral Palsy or CP is it abbreviated is a type of birth injury linked to brain damage sustained to an infant du... Read >
Author: russell jones13th March 2009
Drivers and passengers put a large amount of trust into the seatbelts they wear. It is reasonable to expect that seatbelts will protect vehicle occupants when they work as they should by restraining them during an accident.
Unfortunately, there are a ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry10th March 2009
Alcohol Addiction and Rehabilitation Programs
Alcohol addiction or alcoholism can be defined as a compulsive need of an intoxicating liquid which is obtained from fermented grain or fruit. Though there are many form of alcohol, which can be categorize... Read >
Author: Sarah Adams10th March 2009
It is usually only when those first few red flakes begin to appear in their water glasses that people begin to realize that they have a problem. This is when they begin to search for information as to how to remove iron from drinking water.
Let me make... Read >
Author: David Cassell03rd March 2009
Serious head injury can lead to a lifetime of debilitation and a wide range of problems. However, a great deal of progress has been made in the treatment of serious head injury over the last few years, and the emphasis is now very firmly placed on treatme... Read >
Author: Nick Jervis03rd March 2009
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless and odorless gas produced by the incomplete burning of material containing carbon. You can't see it, smell it or taste it but carbon monoxide can cause serious illness or death. It has been referred to many times as t... Read >
Author: Bob Schuster28th February 2009
Acquired Brain Injury
Acquired brain injury or ABI is any damage to the brain resulting from a sudden, external, physical assault. Such injury is one of the most common causes of death and disability in adults.
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is an expa... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th February 2009
Many of us with college-age kids look at the decisions they make (or fail to make) and wonder what they could possibly be thinking. The truth is, if they’re drinkers, they may not be thinking at all.
You may have heard that alcohol damages the brain... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart26th February 2009
The human ear is a delicate and complex piece of machinery. The outer ear or ‘pinna’ catches sound waves. Its shape consists of a number of curves that allow you to determine which direction the sound is coming from. The sound bounces off the pinna in... Read >
Author: HenryNathan26th February 2009
The human ear is a delicate and complex piece of machinery. The outer ear or ‘pinna’ catches sound waves. Its shape consists of a number of curves that allow you to determine which direction the sound is coming from. The sound bounces off the pinna in... Read >
Author: HenryNathan05th February 2009
Water covers over two-thirds of the earths surface, but 97% of it is undrinkable salty sea water. Most of the 3% which is fresh water is trapped in glaciers and polar ice caps. This leaves 1% for over six billion human beings to survive on. But not jus... Read >
Author: C.L. Carr04th February 2009
Water covers over two-thirds of the earths surface, but 97% of it is undrinkable salty sea water. Most of the 3% which is fresh water is trapped in glaciers and polar ice caps. This leaves 1% for over six billion human beings to survive on. But not jus... Read >
Author: C.L. Carr03rd February 2009
Essential Oils are the fragrant nectar found in various plants all over the world. There are dozens of different essential oils, each with their own uses and properties. In this article, you’ll learn a little more about three amazing essential oils: Fra... Read >
Author: M. Reid31st January 2009
A woman who came away from what should have been a routine operation with permanent brain damage has won £2.5 million in compensation after a seven year battle with the courts.
Since the operation, Patricia Richards, aged 61, has had a radical persona... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw21st January 2009
When Thomas Hapka suffered a near-fatal chiropractic injury that left him with a stroke and severe brain damage, he didn’t know what life had in store for him. He had to have his family empty his Milwaukee apartment and move him back into his parents’... Read >
Author: felineaids21st January 2009
Scientists recently garnered a breakthrough for heart failure patients after finding success by administering hypothermic therapy. News reports told of the outcome of a heart failure study that found "only 10 to 15 percent [of cardiac arrest patients] rec... Read >
Author: Legal17th January 2009
Researchers recently found that after testing 26 "walking-wounded" individuals who suffered from brain damage, that their brain damage increased feelings of spirituality, according to research conducted by the University of Missouri-Columbia.
A standar... Read >
Author: Legal16th January 2009
It is important fou you to think about getting your chimney cleaned if you have a fireplace. Learn about why you should get your chimney cleaned and answers to other common questions concerning chimneys.
Preventing Chimney Fires
As fires burn, smoke g... Read >
Author: yxpweed16th January 2009
The CDC reports that there are on average nearly 10 drowning accidents occurring every day. More than one in four fatal drowning accidents involve children ages 14 and younger. For every child who drowns, there are at least 4 others who visit the emerge... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law09th January 2009
Children who are victims of medical malpractice often suffer significant injury or death during the birthing process. Birth injuries are generally caused by something that went wrong during pregnancy or during delivery, while birth defects usually are ha... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law08th January 2009
Delirium is sudden severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness.
Causes
Delirium is most often caused by physical or mental illness and is usually temporary and reversible. Many disorders cause deli... Read >
Author: Alien07th January 2009
Infections in the brain and spinal cord can cause dangerous inflammation. This inflammation can produce a wide range of symptoms, including fever, headache, or confusion and, in extreme cases, can cause brain damage, stroke, seizures, or even death.
I... Read >
Author: Alien05th January 2009
Dyslexia is a learning disability but it is not influenced by physical problem and brain damage. Intelligence has nothing to do with this learning disability. This disorder has no known cause or cure but there are treatments to help dyslexics live normal... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera19th December 2008
The term Rehabilitation is used for the return of lost capability and the action used to cure body from ailment. Usually alcohol addict is admitted to alcohol rehabilitation point. Casual curiosity and peer pressure causes alcohol addiction. It creates a ... Read >
Author: Alien19th December 2008
We can obtain huge number of information if we go Online and search for these organization as Brain Injuries Associations of America and as Brain Injuries Associations of Canada. Their method of rehabilitation can change depending on type of the brain dam... Read >
Author: Alien19th December 2008
Motherhood is a wonderful experience of a woman. Nature ensures the continuance of living beings through their progenies, human beings being no exception to this universal rule. The development of human consciousness and scientific advancement though has ... Read >
Author: Jaanvi05k19th December 2008
Motherhood is a wonderful experience of a woman. Nature ensures the continuance of living beings through their progenies, human beings being no exception to this universal rule. The development of human consciousness and scientific advancement though has ... Read >
Author: Jaanvi05k19th December 2008
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and the ability to think and reason. Recent estimates show approximately 4 million people in the U.S. have dementia, most with Alzheimer's disease. By 2050, that number cou... Read >
Author: Jeremy Seaver17th December 2008
If you have been hearing all about how good soy products are for you, and how much the soybean can benefit your health on so many levels, then you might be very surprised to hear that soy is not any of these things!
The truth is that soy could even be ... Read >
Author: AMRITPAL CHEEMA17th December 2008
Recently, an issue of the journal Nature noted that there has been a shift regarding deadly infections that may actually be causing the development of fatal brain injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in addition to other serious side effects.
In... Read >
Author: Legal15th December 2008
California is one of the most populated states and is known for its traffic congestion. The number of California auto accidents can be daunting. The NHTSA reported that there were 5,987,000 non fatal accidents in 2007; 2,491,000 of those car accidents re... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta15th December 2008
There is a famous precept that knowledge about disease is the half treatment of disease. Women having knowledge about stroke can reduce this risk to a large extent. With adequate knowledge about risk factor and warning signs of this health condition, one ... Read >
Author: Jim Andrews13th December 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 David Bressman
Our last article detailed some of the members of the traumatic brain injury treatment team. This article provides you with some of the most important questions and concerns you should be raising with any treatment fac... Read >
11th December 2008
Symptoms
High fever, vomiting, headache, prostration, pain in the back, legs, and neck, and convulsions, are the most frequent symptoms. Drowsiness, irritability, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, and sometimes a rash may also be present.
This d... Read >
Author: Ben Branklin01st December 2008
Scientists believe that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following heart failure and cardiac arrest can be avoided as well as repaired, according to a new study. The study, titled, "Neurological Recovery," describes a common condition known as ischemia that... Read >
Author: Legal26th November 2008
Dog seizures are a sign that there are neurological problems with your pet. There are various things that can cause a dog to have a seizure besides epilepsy. Some of the most common include tumors, distemper, and toxins. Let's take a look at some of the m... Read >
Author: D Swain24th November 2008
Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused drug in the United States. For most people who drink, alcohol is a pleasant accompaniment to social activities. Moderate alcohol use-up to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women and older peop... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith22nd November 2008
When it comes to dealing with someone with may be having a stroke you are going to want to look at the signs. Make sure that when you do spot some of the signs and symptoms that you seek medical attention quickly. You will want to get the medical attentio... Read >
Author: alex alaska p22nd November 2008
When it comes to dealing with someone with may be having a stroke you are going to want to look at the signs. Make sure that when you do spot some of the signs and symptoms that you seek medical attention quickly. You will want to get the medical attentio... Read >
Author: theAlexanGroup21st November 2008
Childhood physical abuse involves the physical injury or maltreatment of a child or adolescent under the age of eighteen. Physical abuse includes hitting, punching, slapping, kicking, shaking, burning and other ways of inflicting pain. Other forms of ph... Read >
Author: Anurag18th November 2008
Car Accident
Car accidents have been thought by many as becoming the main cause of preventable death over the next fifteen years because of the number of people injured or killed in car accidents every year. Annually, there are about 6 million car acci... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group11th November 2008
Industrial accidents can result due to various reasons. They can occur due to inadequate safety measures at the workplace, dangerous machinery, etc. Many a times, due to excessive noise, one may suffer from industrial deafness too. Industrial accidents ha... Read >
Author: Sadhana29th October 2008
There are many toxic minerals such as mercury, lead, aluminum, cadmium, copper, and arsenic that can cause very severe damage to the body or brain. To prevent this, there is a sort of "brain blood barrier" that doesn't allow these toxic minerals to pass ... Read >
Author: Phil Bate PhD27th October 2008
Dallas, TX � Every second a person in the world suffers a devastating stroke. In the United States, over 600,000 people experience strokes every year and the total number of stroke survivors is estimated by authorities to be more than four million. The ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th October 2008
Millions of people in the United States suffer from brain and head injuries due to accidents each year. Although there are minor cases, more than half of the incident is fatal and some even suffered to permanent brain damage while some died.
Head Injur... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th October 2008
A stroke can cause several physical and vision problems. Some of the common impairments are hemianopia (hemianopsia), quadrantanopia, vertigo, difficulty in reading and comprehending, trouble recognizing faces, double vision, and more. Hemianopia is a con... Read >
Author: AC Teeple27th October 2008
The terrifying reality of medical malpractice is that it is often far too late for positive intervention after the event and, even if the claimants are successful in their monetary claims, the damages can never quite be rectified.
Avoidable deaths cos... Read >
Author: Kayla Reid21st October 2008
This is a a sexually transmitted disease which is highly infectious and very embarrassing. Although genital herpes it takes about 4 weeks to clear, it could recur again in future.
It is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2. Virus type 2 is the one that... Read >
Author: Mercy21st October 2008
In a recent issue of Biological Psychiatry, a study was published linking the risk of increased dementia among patients who suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and brain injury infections.
Scientists had already been aware of systemic inflammati... Read >
Author: Legal17th October 2008
Mercury poisoning also called mercurialism or hydrargyria. Mercury poisoning is a illness result by exposure to mercury or its toxic compounds. Mercury poisoning is the caused of too much exposure to the poison mercury. The consumption of fish is by far t... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Metabolic disorders are genetic conditions where enzymes used to digest food do not function properly. They can lead to mild to severe brain damage, physical disability, organ failure and even death. Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen14th October 2008
It has been said that every year in the UK alone over one million people end up visiting hospital with a head injury and out of this one million about 135,000 will have to be admitted into hospital due to the severity of their injuries. Severe head injuri... Read >
Author: Helen14th October 2008
Every motorcyclist well understands the need of head protection while on the move. Several states have made it mandatory to wear helmets while riding a motorcycle. But still some young riders are reluctant to wear helmets. I recently encountered some yout... Read >
Author: sharon13th October 2008
Hypoglycemia is a blood sugar disorder, prevalent among toy breed dogs like Chihuahuas. Mostly young pups suffer from this disease of extremely low sugar levels in their blood. As a result of which the pup’s brain becomes devoid of essential nutrients. ... Read >
Author: Betty Roberts06th October 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
The recent California train accident in which several died and dozens were injured puts into question the safety surrounding trains as a leading transportation. According to statistics from the Federal Railroad Administr... Read >
Author: LegalView06th October 2008
In San Francisco (USA) Thomas and Kim Champion gave birth to a little girl called Jessie. However, the happy bubble was soon to burst, because after a couple of days, Jessie began to develop severe jaundice, a common, but possibly a life – threatening i... Read >
Author: Catherine White29th September 2008
In order to choose the right portable water purification system, you should find out what contaminants you will need to remove. For example, I'm a hiker and they make devices that remove giardia, but they are quite expensive. If I don't have a reliable so... Read >
Author: Laurel Tevolitz24th September 2008
Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. It also causes problems with vision and teeth and sometimes can result mental retardation. They are the basal ganglia, hippocampus, geniculate bodies and cranial nerve nuclei, especially ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th September 2008
If parents are faced with the prospect of having a child with cerebral palsy on their hands, the most frequently asked questions would be how they are going to help their cope with the disorder and what the child’s future would be like. There are many ... Read >
Author: Melvin Kops12th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 David Bressman
You, or a loved one, have sustained a brain injury, you are told you will need to treat with a neuropsychologist in order to get better. A good question: what is neuropsychology? Neuropsychology comes from the Greek wo... Read >
09th September 2008
The construction industry in the UK is said to be one of the safest in Europe. However you are six times more likely to be killed in the construction industry than in any other employment sector.
A third of all work fatalities happen in the constructio... Read >
Author: Helen09th September 2008
Galactokinase deficiency, also known as Galactosemia type 2 or GALK deficiency. Galactokinase deficiency (GKD) is an inherited disorder of galactose metabolism. It is characterized by galactosuria and galactosemia that is caused by a deficiency of the gal... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Gaucher's disease arises when sure unsafe fatty substances construct to excessive levels in your liver, spleen, lungs, bone marrow and, less normally, your brain. This buildup of fatty material in tissues interferes with the normal running of organs, and ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
How one draws a person reveals a great deal. B-D
B
• Body narcissism/egocentricity/immaturity: same sex figure unclothed and carefully rendered.
• Breaks in judgment/voyeurism (depending on area): transparencies.
C
• Castration fe... Read >
Author: careertest.ws08th September 2008
Cerebral palsy, which is a medical condition, occurs because of brain damage. It also occurs because of improper brain development. Brain development in a human being occurs right from the time of conception by the mother, as the fetus begins to show sign... Read >
Author: Melvin Kops04th September 2008
There are hundreds and thousands of children all over the world who are affected by cerebral palsy. Many parents are anxious to know how they can spot the symptoms so that they can consult their physicians who can help them diagnose if their child has cer... Read >
Author: Melvin Kops02nd September 2008
Many parents are happiest when they see their child for the first time right after its birth. No other moment is more scared than this. However, while some parents rejoice at the birth of their child other parents are crest fallen and dejected because the... Read >
Author: Melvin Kops02nd September 2008
An impact brain injury is a bang to the head that causes the brain to move within the skull and is assessed in different degrees of severity. What�s more if you are thinking of legal action related to this type of injury you will need to deal with a spe... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd September 2008
Aphasia is a neurological disorder. Aphasia caused from damage to the parts of the brain that hold language. The amount of disability rely on the location and the severity of the brain damage that is the cause. Aphasia is most common in adults who have ha... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st September 2008
There are some people in this world that face such a disease as dyslexia. The word "Dyslexia" is originated from the Greek word that means "Dys"- impaired and "Lexis"- word. Dyslexia can range from easy to severe conditions. There are many forms of this ... Read >
Author: TravisOl28th August 2008
How many times have you heard people talk about Brain Injury claims? If you are making claims, have you at some time, had a similar feeling?
You are not alone. According to surveys, thousands of victims began their fight to achieve success in their bra... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th August 2008
Not everyone can bathe in milk, honey, and wine on a daily basis. And even if you can, you will still need clear water to wash off the residue. Just imagine going around in summer with honey sticking to your skin, attracting flies, gnats and other pesky... Read >
Author: rjshop25th August 2008
B
• Body narcissism/egocentricity/immaturity: same sex figure unclothed and carefully rendered.
• Breaks in judgment/voyeurism (depending on area): transparencies.
C
• Castration fears or wishes: nose cut off (castration may be project... Read >
Author: careertest.ws22nd August 2008
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that can occur in a child even before the child is born, during birth or after birth. This is a disorder where the part of the brain, which helps control muscles, is damaged. As the saying, ‘Prevention is better than cure’... Read >
Author: Melvin Kops20th August 2008
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that occurs in babies and children. The brain and nervous system get affected and this causes impairment in intellectual development, problems associated with vision causing even blindness in some patients, loss in sense of to... Read >
Author: Melvin Kops20th August 2008
In the study of anatomy, the brain represents what outer space did to Captain Kirk of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise: the final frontier. We are learning more all the time, and yet the brain remains an area of great mystery.
We do know some things, of co... Read >
Author: Bob Schuster20th August 2008
Babies are coming into this world every minute of the day. While some are born healthy there are a few who are born with some defect or the other. One of the most common is Cerebral Palsy. Many parents are unaware of what cerebral palsy is or what exactly... Read >
Author: Melvin Kops17th August 2008
Spinal cord injury occurs when physical damage is inflicted in the spinal making it unable to send signal from the brain. These injuries occur in approximately 12,000 to 15,000 people per year in the U.S. About 10,000 of these people are permanently paral... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group14th August 2008
Post modernization and the industrial revolution, chemicals have become an accepted and even necessary part of life. Many of the chemicals around us are beneficial and have been used to make our life more comfortable. However, as we march ahead with braze... Read >
Author: Kathleen Chester13th August 2008
Cerebral Palsy Attorneyrmation - Find the help you need brain palsyrmation - Learn more about the types of cerebral palsy, the causes of cerebral palsy, and the treatments available for patients with cerebral palsy. Newton Center, MA - The law office more... Read >
Author: May Sira13th August 2008
In the case of cerebral palsy there is a serious cause of this condition. There are many things that can increase the risk of this condition, but does not cause cerebral palsy all the time. In most cases, and the average of seventy percent, is the result ... Read >
Author: May Sira29th July 2008
Want to learn how to play soccer? Well you have come to the right place. To become a good soccer player you need to master several skills. You can not just focus on a single jurisdiction, instead, you must also have other good skills as a good control ove... Read >
Author: John Salmon29th July 2008
Selecting the best water filtration system is a challenge. Here are 4 reasons you should consider when making your decision:
*How safe is your tap water?
*How much lead is in the water?
*Is chlorine treatment a good idea?
*Do You Have Parasites in Y... Read >
Author: Larry L. Taylor29th July 2008
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. Meningitis is usually caused by an infection with a virus or a bacterium. Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or a bacterium is important becaus... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch25th July 2008
Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis, which you get when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth a... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch24th July 2008
Childhood memories are often full of fun and adventures. Bikes are among the most common toys companion for them. Not surprisingly, those children are often the victims of bike related accidents.
Based on the statistics, about one million children are ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group24th July 2008
Those suffering from addictions habitually engage in compulsive behaviors to avoid feelings of depression, anxiety, and other distressing mood states. Holistic Therapy offers opportunities to safely experience painful emotions while learning ways to mana... Read >
22nd July 2008
Medical negligence is where doctors or any other professional in the medical profession have been found in breach of a duty of care. For example if a doctor failed to diagnose a medical condition or diagnosed the wrong condition this would be classed as ... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton22nd July 2008
A variety of behavioral and psychological problems afflict teens today. For example, some of them resist the following of rules and deliberately misbehave.
They are often viewed by other children, adults or social agencies as bad apples, bipolar, ADHD ... Read >
Author: Dr Mike21st July 2008
Food or small objects can cause choking if they get caught in your throat and block your airway. This keeps oxygen from getting to your lungs and brain. If your brain goes without oxygen for more than four minutes, you could have brain damage or die.
I... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st July 2008
Brain and head injury, more commonly known as traumatic brain injury, occurs when physical damage is inflicted on the brain. These injuries are oftentimes the result of a major or severe blow to one’s head or skull, causing damage to the brain. For inst... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th July 2008
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders most frequently associated with virtually all age groups. Sleep apnea is mainly observed when a relative or a bed mate notices it, passing usually unnoticed when one sleeps alone. Close observation of ... Read >
Author: JSG17th July 2008
According to Dr. Ricardo E. Jorge, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa, traumatic brain injury constitutes a major public health concern. With an estimated 1.5 million Americans sustaining a TBI and some 90,000 of those ending up with a lo... Read >
Author: Jane Newsomelaw15th July 2008
If you have found out that you are pregnant, and if you are like most women, you have a whole host of concerns and issues. Understand that you are not alone in having more questions than answers when you are in the early weeks of your pregnancy. Through... Read >
Author: Remy25th June 2008
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is aform of brain damage that causes a rapid decrease of mental function and movement. It isbelieved to result froma protein called a prion. It affects about one person in every one million people per year worldwide. It usu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st June 2008
Snoring can be a lot more than an irritant to bed partners and other listeners. It’s often a symptom of progressive sleep apnea syndrome, a disorder that not only stymies the snorer’s slumber but also can have serious effects on blood pressure, risk o... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st June 2008
Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. The substance which causes jaundice, bilirubin, is so high that it can move out of the blood into brain tissue. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice, when they begin to ... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th June 2008
Picture the scene: A woman is admitted into labour 5 weeks before her due date and tests conducted show that natural birth is going to be difficult. So why was there a delay in performing a caesarean section? Further tests were carried out, and the idea o... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th June 2008
Breathing is a process which intakes oxygen into the body and delivers out carbon dioxide. In medical terms, normal breathing is termed as eupnoea whereas a brief pause in breathing is termed as Apnea. These long stops are usually normal in his or her way... Read >
Author: Sukhdeep18th June 2008
You may have heard the expression, or even had the experience, but what is brain fog? It is that state of mind when you can't quite focus or think clearly. As for how to cure it, that depends on the cause. There are two basic kinds of causes.
Physical ... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman10th June 2008
Did you know that drinking water filters are not all the same? I'm not just talking about brand names, but the different makes of drinking water filter employ different methods of filtration. Some are more efficient than others and in this article I look ... Read >
Author: Hugh Harris-Evans10th June 2008
Perhaps the most frightening of all mental disorders is schizophrenia, a disease that affects about 1 percent of the US population. Schizophrenia is characterized by alterations of the senses(including auditory and visual hallucinations); the inability to... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson09th June 2008
Perhaps the most frightening of all mental disorders is schizophrenia, a disease that affects about 1 percent of the US population. Schizophrenia is characterized by alterations of the senses(including auditory and visual hallucinations); the inability to... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson05th June 2008
Scientists are continually doing research as to if certain demographics are at more of a risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) than other individuals. It may seem as though mere statistics mean nothing but in actuality, the link is becoming stronger as to... Read >
Author: Legal03rd June 2008
Neonatal jaundice may have first been described in a Chinese textbook 1000 years ago. Medical theses, essays, and textbooks from the 18th and 19th centuries contain discussions about the causes and treatment of neonatal jaundice. Several of these texts al... Read >
Author: peterhutch29th May 2008
Is it safe for babies to drink water during the many hot months of summer? Does my baby need to drink water anytime?
According to Dr. Sears:
"Breastfeeding babies do not need extra water, though formula-fed babies often do. Your breast milk con... Read >
Author: Doc Coolmac27th May 2008
Gwen Spurlock, a top young surfer was rushed to hospital shortly after using the new indoor surf machine at Swansea’s new £32 million leisure centre, the LC. Gwen Spurlock, the British junior surfing champion was using the machine at its media launch, ... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw23rd May 2008
Craving alcohol is a complicated process that involves several different factors. We are usually first introduced to alcohol at a young age (in our teens). Since no-one under the age of 21 (in the US) is allowed to purchase alcohol, it becomes "cool" an... Read >
Author: EdPhilips20th May 2008
There are essentially two options for borrowers seeking commercial rehab loans for commercial construction projects - traditional construction loans or commercial hard money (aka private money). Both options have their pros and cons though.
The main be... Read >
Author: Chris Carter20th May 2008
People tend to imagine that quick, healthy weight loss solutions are magical regimens that will bring results without any need for time and effort on their part, which is a sure fire way of getting disappointed and frustrated. Remember that inexpensive an... Read >
Author: Terry Edwards20th May 2008
Water purification filters can improve the health and well being of everyone in your family. Every cell and every system of the body needs water, but without a water purifier, your tap water is not safe to drink. It’s not even really safe to shower ... Read >
Author: Allan Cassell20th May 2008
With more males undergoing cosmetic surgery than ever, there's never been a better time for you and your man to have a his and hers makeover. After all, you save for upgrades to your car and improvements to your home, so why not save up for some much-need... Read >
Author: Nikki Rammer08th May 2008
The water purification standards set forth by the EPA are not very strict, but the tap water found in cities like Philadelphia and Boston cannot pass them, without "manipulating the results". No matter where you live, a water purifier for your home is a ... Read >
Author: Laurel Tevolitz01st May 2008
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain, commonly caused by a viral infection. It can be caused by a bacterial infection such as bacterial meningitis, or may be a complication of other infectious diseases like rabies (viral) or syphilis (bacter... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st May 2008
Accidents due to fires are often costly, bringing destruction to both life and property and the loss of millions of dollars. Burns injuries due to fire accidents may often result in great harm to the skin, or to brain and nerve damage. When the accident i... Read >
Author: Jean Kuda29th April 2008
Colds with or without cough usually are caused by a virus. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses. Colds cannot be cured, but cold symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medications.
Colds are most contagious during the first 2 to 4 days ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown18th April 2008
Alcohol addiction or alcoholism can be defined as a compulsive requirement for an intoxicating drink that is derived from a fruit or fermented grain. The drink may be anything from wine, beer, whiskey or rum.
Intake of alcohol becomes addiction when a ... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert18th April 2008
Vallejo, CA � �September 9th, 1979,� recalls Barbara Coppo, �That�s the day when my normal baby boy suffered brain damage at 19-months-old from his D.P.T. vaccine and our world came crashing down. It has never been the same since.� Her son, ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th April 2008
Alzheimer's disease has been hitting the headlines quite a bit recently, partly due to the fact that well known and best selling author Terry Pratchett OBE has a form of the disease and partly because recent research has highlighted that the number of peo... Read >
08th April 2008
It is thought that there are over half a million people living in the UK who have to carry out their daily lives with the long-term effects of a brain injury. Although these effects may not be obvious to anyone outside the immediate family, they are still... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th April 2008
Mental stress is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events, including myocardial ischemia and sudden death possibly caused by catecholamine-induced increases in heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) that result in enhanced myocardial o... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown03rd April 2008
Overview:
A catastrophic injury or illness usually occurs suddenly and without warning. Injuries may be considered catastrophic when they disrupt a person's life and livelihood, or ability to earn a living. Management of catastrophic injuries is comple... Read >
Author: Gary Rosenberg03rd April 2008
With more males undergoing cosmetic surgery than ever, there's never been a better time for you and your man to have a his and hers makeover. After all, you save for upgrades to your car and improvements to your home, so why not save up for some much-need... Read >
Author: Nikki Rammer02nd April 2008
Aphasia is a language disorder that results from damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language. For most people, these are parts of the left side (hemisphere) of the brain. Aphasia usually occurs suddenly, often as the result of a stro... Read >
Author: peterhutch31st March 2008
Yorkies can be great pets, but just like all other dog breeds, they have their fair share of health issues. This article will you understand the common health issues associated with Yorkie dogs.
* Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, most commonly hap... Read >
Author: Joshua McNiel27th March 2008
Hypovolemic shock is a particular form of shock in which the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the body. It is caused by blood loss or inadequate blood volume. Hypovolemia (also hypovolaemia) is a state of decreased blood volume; more specifically... Read >
Author: Alien26th March 2008
Alcohol addiction is simply defined as a compulsive need for an intoxicating liquid that is obtained from fermented grain or fruit. These liquids include beer, wine, and other hard liquors. Alcoholism can lead people into serious trouble, and can be phy... Read >
Author: peterhutch26th March 2008
Alcohol addiction is simply defined as a compulsive need for an intoxicating liquid that is obtained from fermented grain or fruit. These liquids include beer, wine, and other hard liquors. Alcoholism can lead people into serious trouble, and can be physi... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne25th March 2008
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can occur in response to a number of causes, including infectious agents, physical injuries, cancer, or certain medications. Most cases of mening... Read >
Author: Alien11th March 2008
Pink Floyd, the richly talented Rock group have released their latest CD titled Dark Side Of The Moon and Wow! It’s really a good one.
Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. ... Read >
Author: Clyde Dennis19th February 2008
Love diet coke? You need not stop drinking this drink during pregnancy period. This is because there is no strong evidence that suggests that it poses harm to either the mother or baby during pregnancy. But yes, but you need to drink it in moderation; t... Read >
Author: apurva11th February 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Wilfred Ball
First Aid for Broken Bones - Help is On the Way!
First aid for broken bones has two initial concerns. The first is to get the person to a doctor as quickly as possible. The second is to prevent further damage in the... Read >
Author: W S Ball07th February 2008
Inhalant abuse refers to the inhalation of fumes, vapors or gases to produce a mood altering effect or euphoria. Due to their non-invasive nature and inherent ease of use, an increasing number of teenagers and young adults are turning to inhalants for dru... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes02nd February 2008
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by behavioral and learning disorders & particularly by a persistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity, as well as forgetfulness, poor impulse control or impulsivity, and distractibilit... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes31st January 2008
If you have been hearing all about how good soy products are for you, and how much the soybean can benefit your health on so many levels, then you might be very surprised to hear that soy is not any of these things!
The truth is that soy could even be ... Read >
Author: webnox23rd January 2008
When you drink alcohol, your baby does too.
According to leading experts, the consumption of alcohol, during pregnancy is the leading known preventable cause of mental and physical birth defects in the United States. It has also been shown to be the le... Read >
Author: Bill Urell22nd January 2008
With the holidays over and the year 2007 gone, many of you wind down with one thought: "What happened to your year-round bodybuilding discipline?" Was the holidays and vacation worthwhile to have thrown all your efforts to one big feast?
Many have fail... Read >
Author: Chris22nd January 2008
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord, usually due to the spread of an infection. Meningitis may develop in response to a number of causes, including infectious agents, physical injur... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
There are many side effects after a tragic and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Loss of sight and memory, inability to function properly, imperfect balance, etc., are all possible after effects of TBI. Scientists are also uncovering that schizophrenia is mor... Read >
21st January 2008
Injury lawyer helps you in getting compensation for any loss or injury. Compensation via injury claim can be in many situations such as negligent death, medical loss, and defective products to accidents, discrimination, and worker’s compensation.
Cl... Read >
Author: apurva20th January 2008
Injury lawyer helps you in getting compensation for any loss or injury. Compensation via injury claim can be in many situations such as negligent death, medical loss, and defective products to accidents, discrimination, and worker’s compensation.
... Read >
Author: apurva18th January 2008
Some drug abuse statistics are down across the country, while others, particular prescription drugs among teens and young adults, are rising. Most - unfortunately, not all - abusers of individual substances survive long enough to handle their addictions. ... Read >
08th November 2007
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have a serious impact on many aspects of the human body's ability to function normally, including a person's ability to maintain balance. A TBI is defined as brain damage caused by a severe trauma to the head and can cau... Read >
Author: Legal21st October 2007
I am guilty of it right at this moment. The laundry is in, the morning dishes are running in the dish washer, I am sending fax's, answering emails and writing this article, oh yes and answering my husbands questions as well. Wow I am an expert at not doi... Read >
Author: bkwright01st October 2007
Diffuse brain damage underlies akinetic mutism in patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. It can also occur in a stroke that affects both anterior cerebral territories. Other locations for lesions producing akinetic mutism include the thalami, globus pal... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th September 2007
A person who is staying at a hospital for a week can not be compared to a person who has to stay paralyzed by terrible pain running through his or body knowing that he or she would never have a full healthy life, it is these horrifying situations as that ... Read >
Author: andrewshw218th September 2007
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is also known as an underactive thyroid. It occurs when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroxine. Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism are very subt... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen13th September 2007
Shouldn’t a person undergoing both physical suffering and emotional disorder be given a choice to stop the suffering? A negatively conditioned patient with an entreaty to stop suffering should not be shunned only because people around him or her are not... Read >
Author: andrewshw226th August 2007
If you suspect that you or someone you love has been adversely affected by the medical profession, you will have many questions. Depending on the severity of the issue and what has occurred, you may need the services of a medical malpractice lawyer.
M... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold13th August 2007
This past week I had to face a terrible reality: sometimes, there is no way to prevent the real dangers of domestic violence.
I came to this reality after receiving a phone call from a friend of one of my clients, informing me that my client had been s... Read >
24th July 2007
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur when an individual's head is collides with or is punctured by a foreign body. There does not necessarily need to be external contact between the head and the foreign body in order for a brain injury to occur. Somet... Read >
Author: Legal12th July 2007
There are many different kinds of treatment available for patients of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). A TBI is any type of blunt or piercing trauma to the head that causes brain damage to an individual. Initial treatment of a TBI stabilizes the individual i... Read >
Author: Legal01st July 2007
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be any injury where a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI is one of two kinds of acquired brain injury, with the other type manifesting itself in acquired brain injuries, such as brain damage caused by a stroke, menin... Read >
Author: Legal29th June 2007
Another issue is related to harm to the health of plastic surgery patients. Interestingly, even though laser procedures are generally regarded as being one of the most dangerous methods of plastic surgery, as much as 20 percent of all operations are carri... Read >
Author: andrewshw215th June 2007
In the beginning of the movie “Memento”, the main character, Leonard Shelby, wakes up in a hotel room not understanding for what purpose and where he is. Leonard developed the amnesia resulting from brain damage. In the movie, Leonard keeps in mind al... Read >
Author: andrewshw211th June 2007
Cold sores also called fever blisters. Cold sores are caused by a viral infection that attacks the skin and nervous system. They are sometimes confused with impetigo, which usually develops between the nose and upper lip. Fluid that weeps from impetigo is... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2007
In India, Alzheimer�s disease is fairly uncommon, with a less than 1 percent chance of people over the age of sixty-five living in certain rural areas developing the disease. The risk is just 2.4 percent for those who live in the larger cities and rura... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st May 2007
Do you ever feel like you know just enough about Effects of Ginkgo Biloba to be dangerous? Let's see if we can fill in some of the gaps with the latest info from Effects of Ginkgo Biloba experts.
Truthfully, the only difference between you and Effects o... Read >
Author: voraphong phengtong16th May 2007
My friend only wants one thing for Christmas. Well, one person. He wants Kelly Clarkson, first-year winner of the screamingly popular American Idol. He wrote me an email the other night extolling--as always--Kelly Clarkson's virtues and begging that I f... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu13th May 2007
Many women have questions about the types of food that are safe to eat during pregnancy. It is actually easier to discuss the types of foods you should avoid during pregnancy than it is do discuss the foods that are safe to eat.
There's a lot of food t... Read >
Author: Alien11th May 2007
Being struck down by a stroke is something that happens to thousands of people every year. As you age, your body becomes more vulnerable to a variety of diseases and syndromes and stroke is one of them. A stroke is caused by a blood vessel in the brain ru... Read >
Author: Sven Ullmann27th April 2007
Any dog would love spending its time in the great outdoors, running along the sidewalks, playing in the pond or lounging in the park. Dogs prefer to hang around outside the house because that’s where all the action is at and dogs love excitement! Beside... Read >
Author: CharleyHwang20th April 2007
When You Sell Your Insurance Structured Settlement You Get, Time Value of Money
Structured settlements are financial packages or financial agreements permitting a settlement to be paid through an annuity via regularly scheduled installments either for ... Read >
Author: Paul Sherman29th March 2007
The modern world is still premature when talking about sinusitis treatment. There are always pain relievers and soothing symptoms. This infection can be acquired by anybody, sinusitis is considered as a common health problem.
Sinus infection is alway... Read >
Author: Carlalet14th March 2007
Without doubt, swimming pools are fantastic fun, and great for keeping fit. However it’s easy to forget, that they’re also dangerous, particularly for small children.
There are some quite scary statistics out there relating to swimming pools and ch... Read >
Author: UK POOLS28th February 2007
You already know that owning your own swimming pool provides a great deal of enjoyment, especially for children. Did you also know that drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1-14?
Many individuals with children... Read >
Author: Chuck Jaymes01st February 2007
Jaundice is a symptom, not a disease and there are many reasons for it happening. It is recognized primarily by the yellow discoloration of the skin.
In the womb, baby does not breathe but rely on a high level of red blood cells to receive enough oxyge... Read >
25th January 2007
Fluoride And Your Drinking Water
If fluoride was beneficial to your health it would be in your daily multivitamin. The american public has been overly exposed to fluoride for many years... Read >
Author: Patti Wilson05th January 2007
My younger brother told me that he only wants one thing for Christmas. Well, one person to be exact. You see, he wants Kelly Clarkson, the first-year winner of the screamingly popular American Idol. My brother often tells me about the virtues of Kelly Cla... Read >
Author: Morgan Hamilton02nd January 2007
Since cerebral palsy refers to a group of disorders, there is no exact known cause. Some major causes are asphyxia, hypoxia of the brain, birth trauma or premature birth, genetic susceptibility, certain infections in the mother during and before birth, ce... Read >
Author: altec01502nd January 2007
Science Daily — The same heightened electrical activity that indicates an adult taking a treadmill test isn't getting enough oxygen to his heart is now being measured during labor to see if it can better identify babies in serious distress who need imme... Read >
Author: altec01511th December 2006
Meningitis is an infection of the membrane which covers the brain and the spinal cord, and can be caused by infection with bacteria and viruses. There are several types of meningitis of which Hib meningitis is one, and I will discuss each of them in succ... Read >
Author: Tom Healy21st November 2006
A Patient’s Right to Die and Be Placed on Life Support
Terry Shiavo's story
One of the most blatant episodes of life support struggle, Terry Shiavo's story was making headlines for many months now as the unconscious woman who for 15 years was ... Read >
Author: andrew sandon19th November 2006
Although the exact cause of most mental illnesses is not known, it is becoming clear through research that many of these conditions are caused by a combination of biological, psychological and environmental factors.
What Biological Factors Are Involv... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan15th November 2006
This leads naturally into the second question: Why does your child have brain damage? There are many possible answers to this second question, because there are many reasons children can sustain brain damage. Your doctor must carefully review your child... Read >
Author: Jerald Chan05th October 2006
Being one of the oldest living tree species, ginkgo trees ranged throughout temperate regions of the world some 50 million years ago. Nevertheless, one species, Ginkgo biloba, native to southeast China, survived the millennia while all others went extinct... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock15th September 2006
Most people are unaware of the fact that having abnormal blood cholesterol levels seriously jeopardizes one's health. High blood cholesterol is a major cause of heart disease, rendering people very susceptible to suffering heart attack. Actually, the high... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th September 2006
Severe food allergies are a life threatening condition. Often, even eating something that has been cooked or prepared with cooking implements that have been used with nuts or nut oils can result in a person going into anaphylactic shock. Without something... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott23rd August 2006
What is Alzheimer's disease (AD)?
Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer's disease (AD), which initially involves the parts of... Read >
Author: Syed Rizvi13th August 2006
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a result of injury to or abnormal development of the brain. In many cases, the exact cause of this injury is not known. The damage or abnormality may occur during pregnancy, birth, or within the first 2 to 3 years of life.
* Poss... Read >
Author: Jerald Chan08th August 2006
Illinois medical malpractice lawyers face long trials steeped in endless expert testimony, caveats in civil procedure and usually hundreds of thousands of dollars at risk, all the result of emotionally heart wrenching cases involving deaths, amputations, ... Read >
Author: Emily Gleason06th August 2006
It is universally acknowledged that breastfeeding your baby gives her the best start in life. The nutrients and antibodies in the mother's bloodstream are passed onto her child through breastfeeding, thus helping her baby to develop its own natural defenc... Read >
Author: Robin OBrien26th July 2006
Are you thinking about using hypnotherapy to quit smoking? If so, you may want to consider what it is you're going to be missing out on, after all, using hypnotherapy to quit smoking will probably mean that you never touch a cigarette ever again; the thou... Read >
Author: People Building19th July 2006
Are you thinking about using hypnotherapy to quit smoking? If so, you may want to consider what it is you're going to be missing out on, after all, using hypnotherapy to quit smoking will probably mean that you never touch a cigarette ever again; the thou... Read >
Author: People Building07th July 2006
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Sun Exposure
Excessive exposure of the sun's heat will result in a rise in one's body temperature and a loss of fluids. Although this may occur with anyone, it is most common in babies and in the elderly. With hi... Read >
Author: Steven Godlewski25th June 2006
Knowing the reasons of why you want to quit is an important fist step. Being clear about your reasons, can be a very powerful tool. You have probably seen many articles, telling you how to quit smoking, but without a proper motivation, they are useless. T... Read >
Author: Stanislav Karpunin09th June 2006
Accidents happen. Medical malpractice, while difficult to accept, happens. These are just a couple of instances where forces beyond your control can turn your life upside down and change it forever. Unfortunately, it happens every day. Now, it may be ... Read >
Author: Michael DeGeorge04th June 2006
There has been a lot of research done on how exactly you get
ADHD, and it is now known that genetics is at least part of
the reason. Currently, research shows that at least 30%-40%
of individuals with ADHD have a family member that deals
with the sam... Read >
Author: Ampuan Yussof04th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Peter Nisbet
Every household with young children should possess a clinical thermometer. Young children, especially babies and infants, cannot properly describe their symptoms when they become ill. Many childhood diseases are associated ... Read >
Author: Tom Healy26th May 2006
Motherhood is a wonderful experience of a woman. Nature ensures the continuance of living beings through their progenies, human beings being no exception to this universal rule. The development of human consciousness and scientific advancement though has ... Read >
Author: Aurel Radulescu02nd May 2006
Industrial safety is important for all employees on a daily basis and working in an area without safety awareness may result in serious bodily harm or possibly even death. Industrial safety is a key factor in running a company and there are many aspects t... Read >
Author: Jim Staller20th April 2006
It's very important to watch what you eat. You are eating for twowhich doesn't mean that you eat more (so say goodbye to that second slice of cake), but that you eat smart. You are your baby's only source of nutrients, and you need the proper balance of ... Read >
Author: Philip Nicosia13th April 2006
Understanding cerebral palsy is the first step towards preventing it. Cerebral palsy is a condition when muscle movements and posture is affected (palsy) due to brain damage (cerebral). Unlike chicken pox or measles, cerebral palsy is not a disease but it... Read >
Author: Jennifer Petry15th February 2006
We are constantly reading articles and hearing in the news about drinking plenty of water to stay healthy. In fact, many of us don't drink enough water. It is recommended that the average person drink at least eight - 8 ounce glasses of water (64 ounces... Read >
Author: Tom Manfredi02nd February 2006
For many people, the facts about alcoholism are not clear. What is alcoholism, exactly? How does it differ from alcohol abuse? When should a person seek help for a problem related to his or her drinking? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan01st February 2006
As we go through life it is amazing how many people you meet that never learned how to swim. If these parents ever accompany their children to swimming pools or lakes, they do not have the skills to save their own child. Teaching children to swim should b... Read >
Author: Gregory Fort20th January 2006
So what's the deal with Organic dog food?
As you know, dog food is available in a wide variety of colours, sizes, flavors, and shapes. The real distinction is obviously the ingredients contained in the products. You may be surprised to know that the in... Read >
Author: Hanif Khaki30th October 2005
Copyright 2005 Adam Waxler
We're all looking for that magic pill. You know - the one that we can take and lose weight without really trying!
What would you give up to be skinny? How about your health? Well, some of the methods of weight loss may cos... Read >
Author: Adam Waxler
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