Pennsylvania motorists likely know that driving in foggy conditions can be both nerve-wracking and hazardous. A dense fog can present drivers with a variety of risks that could cause severe injuries or death. In many cases around the country, fog has contributed to...
Pennsylvania football players may have a high risk of suffering from a degenerative disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to a new study. Researchers from Boston University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs conducted the study by looking...
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have identified a protein that can cause damaging inflammation in patients with traumatic brain injuries. They have also found that the protein, which is produced by the liver, can be blocked by a drug used to treat...
Although there are many Pennsylvania drivers that are aware that auto safety technology is becoming more readily available, a survey of U.S. drivers revealed that about 65 percent of drivers did not know about the technology. This may be in part because cars are...
While most Pennsylvania workers understand that protection is needed against burns from arc flashes, they may not understand that it is also important to have good hearing protection in the event an arc flash occurs. While the National Fire Protection Association does...
A woman who plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Pennsylvania had her conviction overturned by a judge in August 2015. It was determined that the September 2010 crash was caused by a faulty ignition switch that put the car into an accessory position. This...
Motorists or passengers who are involved in a traffic accident in Pennsylvania sometimes seem to have escaped the crash unharmed only to develop injuries days, weeks or even months later. Emergency medical personnel are skilled at spotting injuries that may not be...
Pennsylvania residents may be familiar with an uncommon spinal disorder known as Brown-Sequard syndrome, or BSS. The condition develops following an injury to a person's spinal cord from a back or neck wound. Other factors causing BSS include an obstructed blood...
A study has revealed a link between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and traumatic brain injury. Patients in Pennsylvania may like to know that adults who have suffered a brain injury could benefit from better behavioral disorder screenings.Data from a phone...
Every year in Pennsylvania, a number of wrong-way driving accidents occur, resulting in serious injuries or fatalities for those involved. Although these types of accidents are rare, they have a much higher capacity for fatalities. As a result, the National...