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By Florence J. Murray Given the complex nature of the human brain, it is not surprising that there is no one symptom that conclusively indicates that a person has suffered a brain injury. However, when combined with a full picture of the person before a concussive event has occurred, those who interact with a person …
by Charles M. Murray In the middle of the night, a medical concern may arise for a loved one, and someone decides to call for help. When an emergency strikes, we call 911. We may not give much consideration to which hospital we need; we just know a loved one needs to be seen by …
by Hillary Rinehardt After three decades of rising obesity among kids, there is a ray of hope. According to a recent study by Kaiser Permanente published in the Journal of Pediatrics, obesity and overweight rates among kids are beginning to fall. The progress in dealing with this issue has been the result of awareness of …
By Bryan Silver Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, is an infection caused by a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staph outbreaks. The danger here is obvious, as the resulting infection is often difficult to control and can quickly become life-threatening. As …
By Bryan Silver The past year has certainly put our flood insurance program to the test, with storms like Hurricane Matthew and historic flooding in Louisiana. Yet, when you consider what might be waiting in the wings as we progress into a potentially storm-filled future, the current numbers seem like just a drop in the …
While slip & falls can happen any time of year, the winter season seems to create the most problems. Snow and ice should always be approached with caution, not only on our roadways, but on our walkways too. We can’t always choose to stay inside. Sometimes we need to get from point A to point …
There are two types of claims that can be filed by the family of the deceased involved in a wrongful death: Survival Actions claims and Wrongful Death claims. And while both claims are governed by state law, they are different in that they authorize separate types of damages to be awarded to the estate. Wrongful …
By now you’ve probably heard about Pokémon GO, the hottest mobile app game worldwide since it’s release just a few weeks ago. From young children to teenagers and even nostalgic young adults, people everywhere are transfixed on their phone screen, determined to catch as many Pokémon as possible during their daily routines. The virtual reality aspect of …
If you or a loved one have been in a car accident, you know how traumatic of an experience the aftermath can be. You may require medical treatment for your injuries, and undoubtedly will be in constant communication with your car insurance company to sort through the necessary documentation. These are high-stress times. We understand. …
While 4th of July weekend is a great time to get together with family and friends for swimming, barbecue, & a little R&R, it can also be very dangerous. Unfortunately, it seems that each year we hear of countless injuries by fireworks that could have been prevented with safe & responsible usage. So, if you …
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