As the winter months set in, West Virginia motorists know that weather conditions change rapidly, which means they can be affected when driving. One weather condition that seems to appear abruptly and limit visibility is fog. And although the studies that have been...
Month: September 2015
Brain injuries documented in football players
As West Virginia residents may know, a recent study that has been released by the Public Broadcasting System says that 96 percent of deceased NFL players who were tested by researchers suffered from disease of the brain. The results of the study were discussed on a...
Drug reduces brain inflammation after trauma
Traumatic brain injuries are incurred by people in West Virginia and around the country every year. They can result from automobile accidents, contact sports, falls and many other occurrences. Once the initial trauma happens, it triggers an hepatic manufacture of...
Marines involved in fatal vehicle accident
West Virginia residents may have heard of the accident that wounded 18 Marines on a two-lane road at Camp Pendleton in California. Six of the 18 injured marines were in critical condition as of Sept. 11 after a rollover crash caused the multi-ton truck they were...
Drivers wrongly convicted in crashes caused by defects
There are many causes of car accidents, such as gross negligence or recklessness, which could lead to some drivers being criminally charged, convicted and jailed. However, some West Virginia motorists who have been jailed might want to revisit their cases, because...
Study shows early MRI scans detect bleeding from brain injuries
West Virginia readers may be interested in a new study that shows that soldiers who undergo an MRI shortly after suffering a traumatic brain injury may receive better, faster treatment. The authors of the study discovered that brain imaging helps physicians identify...
Serious car accident injuries can appear days after a crash
A person might not realize the extent of an injury after being in a car accident in West Virginia. Most people are familiar with whiplash injuries that might take hours or days to present symptoms after a wreck, but other serious conditions might be missed as well....
West Virginia motorcycle accidents and common causes to avoid
Riding motorcycles can be dangerous pastime for West Virginians, but a clear field of vision and powerful braking systems can help prevent accidents. Nonetheless, some types of motorcycle accidents are more common than others. Experts believe that education about the...
Study shows association between brain injuries and ADHD
According to a new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, there is a strong association between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and traumatic brain injuries. The research could lead to better ADHD screening techniques in West Virginia and...