Month: October 2019

Brain injury is one of the biggest causes of disability in the United States. A new study found that a common drug can limit brain damage from a head injury. Researchers in the global study looked at 12,000 patients who had a traumatic brain injury.  Because TBI often...

Diabetes is a disease that can affect the whole body. If people do not properly control their diabetes, they could end up very sick. Not only can this affect them but also it could affect others. Diabetes-related car accidents happen all the time. So, it is essential...

Those who are injured in a bicycle accident may suffer a broken bone, brain damage or severe mental trauma as a result of the incident. However, many other types of hardships can make life very difficult for bike accident victims, such as facial scarring. Depending on...

Along with the many physical ramifications of traumatic brain injury, some people also experience emotional effects. These effects can change a person's behavior and even make them act in ways far different from before. These changes are often tough for family members...

You are on the road to recovery after your brain injury, getting back to your regular day-to-day life in Louisiana. Working with your doctor, you have done a good job of dealing with the short- and long-term issues common to brain injuries, but you experience a...

As the summer heats up before settling into the cooler temps of fall in Louisiana, school is starting which means more drivers, school buses and pedestrians sharing the road. Safe driving is paramount as those school zone lights start flashing. These tips can help you...