Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even a non-fatal water accident can cause severe brain, spinal cord, or other injuries. Following a few simple pool safety tips can decrease the risk of accidents and injuries and help you and your […]
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Spinal cord injuries can be directly caused by trauma damaging the spinal cord, or they can be caused by secondary damage after the bones of the spinal column are injured by direct trauma, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The human spinal column is made of 31 separate bones, called […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released a new set of guidelines for children’s car seats. By giving parents additional information on child seat safety, the NHTSA hopes to reduce the number of children injured in car accidents each year. The new guidelines provide instructions on child seat safety for four age groups: […]
Nearly two dozen passengers were injured recently when a tour bus rolled over into the median of Interstate 93 near Littleton, according to an article in The Boston Globe. The bus was transporting tourists from Quebec to Boston on the snow-covered interstate when the accident happened. Rescue workers removed five of the passengers from the scene […]
Recently, Interstate 89 near Sutton, New Hampshire was closed for two hours as rescue workers cleaned up after a three-vehicle accident that involved a snowplow, a car, and a tractor-trailer. According to an article in The Boston Globe, I-89’s southbound lanes were closed in the early afternoon after a large truck hit a snowplow truck, which […]
Many types of accidents, including car accidents and motorcycle accidents, can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI). A traumatic brain injury may occur if the head hits or is hit by a hard object, or if a sharp object pierces the brain. The phrase “traumatic brain injury” covers nearly all injuries to the brain, from […]
Parents do everything in their power to keep their children safe. However, even the most cautious parent can only do so much when a dangerous or defective product is unknowingly used by their child. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently “soft-launched” a nationwide database that collects consumer concerns about product safety. The database will be […]
Researchers who study the uses of stem cells to treat and cure certain conditions may soon begin limited testing on patients with spinal cord injuries, according to a recent article in The Washington Post. Spinal cord injuries occur when the spinal cord, or the bundle of nerves responsible for communications between the body and the brain, […]
New Year’s Eve offers plenty of chances to celebrate both the memories of the past and the promise of good things to come. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous for those driving during the holiday. Increased traffic, snowy or icy roads, and the possibility of impaired drivers all make driving safely during New Year’s a […]
A Concord resident recently lost control of his motor vehicle and crashed into another vehicle while trying to send a text message on his cell phone, according to a recent news article published by New Hampshire news outlet WMUR. According to police, the 23-year-old driver was traveling along Interstate 93 when he began driving erratically. He […]