A lesson in neuroscience for West Virginia residents could include the information that after a traumatic brain injury, new brain cells begin to regenerate almost immediately. Though this may sound like a good thing, there is growing evidence that the natural process...
Month: September 2017
Larger cars are safer in crashes according to IIHS tests
Drivers in West Virginia and around the country will likely know that size and weight can matter a great deal in a crash, but they may be surprised to learn just how much safer large and heavy vehicles actually are. The Insurance Institute for Highway safety is a...
Driving at night
Motorists in West Virginia who drive at night are at risk for certain hazards. In fact, traffic fatalities are three times more likely to occur while it is. In order to remain safe, it is important for drivers to be aware of the difficulties associated with driving at...
Ingestion of caustic chemicals causes severe burns
Chemical burns can happen in several different types of situations. One that is more common than many West Virginia residents might believe is the accidental ingestion of caustic chemicals by restaurant patrons. Indeed, estimates put the number of people injured by...
Women often need more time to recover from concussions
Physicians treating women who suffered head injuries in West Virginia might be using medical knowledge skewed toward male patients. A professor of neurosurgery and director of a brain injury research education program explained that most research had involved male...
4 ways motorcyclists can prepare for riding during the fall
Motorcycle season is by no means over. But with the changing weather conditions, bikers will soon have to contend with colder weather, shorter days and slippery conditions when they ride. The fall season often creates a myriad of riding conditions that make can...
Attitudes about texting and driving reveal contradictions
Many West Virginia drivers might have contradictory opinions about distracted driving. While they probably disapprove of others doing it, they may feel confident that they can both use a cell phone and drive successfully. According to a recent study, such...
Common motorcycle accident injuries
Eighty percent of motorcycle accidents in West Virginia and across the U.S. result in injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is because motorcycles provide little protection for riders when they collide with cars and trucks....
Study looks at link between eye movements and TBI
It might be possible to detect brain injuries in West Virginia residents through eye tracking. According to a doctor who has been studying the problem, eye movements may be disrupted in two different ways by a concussion. Either neurological pathways are...
Slip and fall risks may be greater than is assumed
West Virginia companies may be seriously underestimating the risk of slip and fall injuries at their locations, a study indicates. The author of the study notes that many employers are exposed to significant liability risks and costs due to underestimating the risks...