Injuries – Health News

Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Increase Stroke Risk for Up to 5 Years: Study

Washington, April 22: Stroke risk for patients with traumatic brain injuries is at its highest in the four months following injury and remains significant for up to five years post-injury, a new study suggested. The findings of the study were published in the International Journal of Stroke. The research was led by a team at… Read More »

Ladder Injuries Can Go Far Beyond Broken Bones

MONDAY, July 6, 2020 — Falling off a ladder can cause long-lasting mental and physical health problems, researchers say. The new study included 134 people who fell off ladders and were seen at the emergency departments of two hospitals in Queensland, Australia, between October 2015 and October 2016. More than half of the patients were… Read More »