According to reporting from Fox 4 Kansas City, one person was killed, and one other person was hurt in a single car crash in Kansas City earlier this month. Law enforcement officers responded to a collision near the intersection of N. James St. and Interstate 70 (I-70). The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) investigated […]
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Car wrecks happen. Even safe motorists can end up in terrible wrecks. According to data from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were 45,456 people hurt in motor vehicle collisions in the state in 2022 alone. Left-turn accidents make up a significant percentage of those crashes. Following a collision, you need to know how to […]
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According to a report from KCTV NBC 5, one person was killed and another person was injured in a hit-and-run collision in Missouri. The accident is still under a comprehensive investigation. Here, our Kansas City motor vehicle accident lawyer explains what we know about the crash and highlights the steps that you should take if […]
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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) cites data showing that more than 800,000 people seek professional medical care for dog bite injuries in the U.S. each year. A dog owner—or another negligent party—may be legally liable for dog bite injuries. These cases are controlled by state law. Here, our Kansas City dog bite lawyer provides […]
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Around half the patients with mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) who encounter either fatigue or sleep disturbances two weeks after an injury continue to encounter problems at the three-month mark. A mild traumatic brain injury could, as a result, have a lasting impact on one’s sleep several months or even years after an injury, according […]
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A new study from the Children’s National Hospital shines a light on a kind of brain cell that renews itself and is connected to the body’s circadian rhythms. This study provides substantial insight into how the body’s circadian clock helps people recover after suffering traumatic brain injuries. The results of the study suggest new channels […]
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Data suggests that people with mental health challenges and substance services abuse are more likely to have suffered traumatic brain injuries as compared to the rest of the population. A recent study conducted by a postdoctoral nursing student found that approximately 25% of mental health and addiction service patients studied had also experienced traumatic brain […]
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Medical professionals simply do not understand enough about the long-term connection between brain health, concussions, and sports (or other high-force accidents like car crashes). A recent Michigan Alumni Brain Health Study considered whether sports participation and concussions are linked to a person’s future brain health. Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Nursing and […]
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Frontotemporal disorders (FTDs) are common causes of dementia among older people. People with FTDs experience unique challenges regarding linguistics and cognitive functioning. Studies have shown that various genetic mutations can end up causing FTDs, while details about potential non-genetic and preventable risk factors for these diseases have recently come to light. The Focus of the […]
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Post-concussion symptoms have been connected in a recent study to an increased risk of being diagnosed with depression. The study involved a comprehensive analysis of 18 research projects and over 9,000 patients. The researchers from the University of Ottawa and Bloorview Research Institute in Toronto noted that persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) increased the risk of […]
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