A major UK study to identify new ways to accurately predict if patients will develop long-term complications as a consequence of concussion has been launched. Experts at the University of Birmingham and the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, in collaboration with the Defence Medical Services, are set to lead the research. With year one funded by the Ministry of Defence (2m) and projected to run over eight years, the multi-faceted study will include a trial involving 400 civilians and 400 military personnel aged over 18 with a new diagnosis of concussion (also known as a mild traumatic brain injury or mTBI) which has resulted in them needing hospital treatment or rehabilitation Continue reading →

The Busch Chiropractic Pain Center recently unveiled a noninvasive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) procedure. Patients breathe pure oxygen in a controlled environment for treatment of various medical issues Continue reading →

Mark Georgeson woke up from a coma to be given the devastating news he may never walk again. Having suffered a broken back, neck and ribs, collapsed lung, a pelvic bleed and traumatic brain injury he was lucky to have survived at all. Continue reading →

A disability might not only make it impossible for you to continue working in your current field, but it could also inhibit you from engaging in things you once enjoyed such as sports. Truck accidents are among some of the worst types of collisions to transpire on U.S. Continue reading →

Ecological framework of child abuse prevention The ecological framing of the prevention of child abuse and neglect relies on an understanding of the factors that influence childhood health outcomes.1 Children are surrounded by the immediate environment of family, home, day care, school, and community. Their lives are also influenced by other components such as the educational system, the health care system, and the multitude of health and human services that compose their neighborhoods. These are, in turn, influenced by rules, regulations, laws, and policies that provide the framework and resources in support of the systems needed to enable children not only to survive, but also to reach their full potential, have hope, and be happy.2,3 The absence of discrimination, racism, and bias is critical for children to thrive.4 Economic security is fundamental, as are connections to other individuals. Continue reading →

Broccoli rabe also known as broccoli rapini or raab, broccoletti, spring raab, and Ruvo kale is a leafy green vegetable that belongs to the Brassica genus, along with broccoli, cabbage, turnips, arugula, and kale, among others (1, 2). Brassica vegetables are also known as cruciferous vegetables Continue reading →