Pressure ulcers are one of the most serious complications of spinal cord injury. They lead to pain, infection and increased mortality. Researchers have identified factors which increase the likelihood that an individual with spinal cord injury will be repeatedly hospitalized for pressure ulcers. The most important of these are called modifiable risk factors, which means […]
Processed Meat and Your Health
What is Processed Meat? Processed meat has gone through additional manufacturing and often includes added salt, spices, chemicals and preservatives. Common meat processing steps include: Chopping, cutting, grinding, mixing and tumbling Curing and salting Smoking Adding spices, natural and artificial flavors Fermenting or drying Filling into casings or other edible container Treating with heat Researchers […]
PTSD More Likely if Others at Fault
Modern medicine has made great advances which increase one’s ability to survive a serious injury accident. Healing involves not only the bones and tissues of the body, but also how one feels about the accident, the emotional impact of disabilities, and the stress of the entire event. A recent study explores the likelihood of developing […]
The Blood Thinner Xarelto, and Bleeding
A very specific sequence of events need to happen for a blood clot to form. The process is called the clotting cascade, and every step has to be successful for the clot to stop bleeding at the site of an injury. The importance of blood clotting is clear. In major injuries blood clotting saves lives […]
Traumatic Injury and a Ventilator: It’s O.K.
When someone you love has been seriously injured in an accident it may be necessary for them to be on a ventilator. A ventilator takes over the work of breathing. This may be necessary if there is damage to the lungs which requires lung pressure and breathing rate to be carefully managed. It’s also necessary […]
Memory Loss and Artificial Flavors- Is There a Connection?
A team of researchers studying the chemicals used for artificial butter flavoring found that the chemical diacetyl may increase the risk of developing alzheimers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s […]
Life Care Planning Consultation: What Happens?
Dr. Greg Vigna applies his extensive experience as a board certified rehabilitation physician, and works directly with leading medical experts when he develops a Life Care Plan for your legal case. Here is what you can expect: Initial Consultation Dr. Vigna will discuss your accident and injuries, and ask about which treatments you’ve already received, […]
Projectiles and Vision Loss in Childhood
When the eye is hit by a projectile, the pressure within the eye skyrockets. The impact, disruption of the eye’s normal shape, and sudden increase in pressure can tear the tissues inside the eye which causes bleeding into the globe of the eye. This is called a hyphema. As blood leaks into the eyeball, it […]
Bionic Suits Help Paraplegics Walk Again
Some amazing technological advances are having a profound and positive effect on individuals suffering from spinal cord injury. Bionic research has led to the development of assistive devices which strap directly onto an individual’s body. These devices enable movement and provide the wearer with much greater freedom of movement and control over their environments. One […]
What does an Eye Injury Plastic Surgeon Do?
When there is serious damage to the bones and tissues surrounding the eyes, and the muscles that connect to the globe of the eye, an ophthalmic plastic surgeon may be needed. According to the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, these specialists manage “abnormalities of the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, the orbit (the […]
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