Experiencing a spinal cord injury (SCI) in Connecticut can change your life quickly. Understanding the statistics associated with SCI can provide you with information on potential outcomes and the prognosis for recovery. Common causes of spinal cord injuries Each...
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Taking care of an injured family member
A traumatic experience, such as a family member suffering serious injuries in a car accident, can bring a family closer together and they may appreciate each other more. But taking care of an injured family member takes dedication and resiliency. Reactions Family...
What are the most common types of catastrophic injuries?
Catastrophic injuries can affect Connecticut residents without even a moment’s notice. These injuries are often severe and life-changing. These are the most common catastrophic injuries. Brain injuries Traumatic brain injuries or TBIs can range from mild to severe....
The dangers of an adverse drug event
For patients in need of medical treatment, the ever-present risk of a medication error leading to health complications and even death is an real concern. When patients in Connecticut and elsewhere suffer from an adverse drug event (ADE), the prescribing medical...
Car vs. motorcycle accidents
An "accident is an accident" is logic that might not apply to certain vehicle collisions. Cars and motorcycles are not the same from a design and operation perspective. Anyone who glances at the two realizes the differences. However, the variances may extend to...
What is traumatic brain injury, and how does it happen?
Most people have experienced some kind of blow to the head, whether from a fall, a sports activity, or a bicycle or motor vehicle accident. Just because you may be able to walk away after the event has occurred does not mean that there has not been more extensive...
Understanding spinal disk problems in Connecticut
If you are like most people in Connecticut, you probably don't think about your spinal disks very often. However, if you are experiencing back pain, you should start learning about these vital body structures. Here's what you need to know. What are spinal disc...
Occupational hazards to be aware of
Becoming injured in Connecticut can easily happen on the job if you and your coworkers are not careful. Some workplaces present more risks for injury than others, so your employer needs to put adequate protections in place to prevent injuries. Biological hazards...
Patients should protect themselves against medical errors
One in seven hospital Medicare patients experience errors in medical treatment. But these mistakes also occur throughout the health care system to all patients in hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, doctor’s offices nursing facilities pharmacies and in a patient’s...
Seven tips for safely driving in rainy conditions
Despite having been slammed with multiple winter storms recently, Spring is just around the corner. With warmer weather comes more extensive travel, which may mean that the number of car accidents seen on Connecticut’s roadways will increase. And the frequency of...

