Traumatic brain injuries occur when there is sudden damage to the brain. It could be caused by a jolt or blow to the head. The injury doesn't have to penetrate the skull to result in a TBI.When the initial injury occurs, that first impact is known as the primary...
Halloween will be here before you know it, which is why many parents in Georgia have already begun shopping for costumes. When looking for cool costumes, safety is an important concern, and there are a variety of things to consider to ensure your child remains...
New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) has found that Googling health-related questions has a positive impact on patients' experience in emergency rooms....The researchers assessed the experience of patients using a "doctor-patient...
Some women look at home births as a more positive experience than delivering in the hospital. However, home births are associated with a number of risks, and these risks can put the health of the baby and mother in jeopardy. WebMD offers the following information...
There are a lot of auto accident risk factors to watch out for, from busy streets to bad weather. Sometimes, those who drive in urban areas are especially likely to encounter certain hazards on the road, especially in comparison to those who live in rural areas that...
A report evaluating five years of radiology-related medical professional liability claims was released this week finding that 80 percent of all diagnosis-related claims stem from the misinterpretation of clinical tests. Additionally, 80 percent of missed diagnosis...
When it comes to pedestrian accidents, the physical toll of these incidents often receives a lot of attention. Media coverage may discuss the injuries a victim sustains in an accident, and these hardships may be shared extensively on social media. Unfortunately, the...
OB-GYNs are there to assist women with common health issues during every stage of their lives. That's why it's so important to choose a doctor that continually offers quality care. Poor care is frustrating, but it can also lead to a missed diagnosis or a lack of...
Your diet may have more impact on your cancer risk than you might think, a new study has found.An estimated 80,110 new cancer cases among adults 20 and older in the United States in 2015 were attributable simply to eating a poor diet, according to the study...read...
Parents and children have returned to the groove of the school year all over Georgia. But after a summer of fun and freedom, it can be challenging to remember all the rules of the road pertaining to school bus safety.It's a good idea for drivers and schoolchildren...
