Injuries

Broken bones take time to heal, often leaving patients sidelined for weeks or months. A recent innovation promises to reduce recovery times by accelerating the healing process. Researchers have developed a plasma irradiation treatment that encourages faster bone...

Whiplash is a common neck injury, often caused by car accidents or other sudden movements. The rapid back-and-forth motion strains muscles, ligaments, and joints, leading to discomfort and reduced mobility. The good news is that doctors can treat whiplash effectively,...

Treating spine injuries can be particularly challenging. Unlike other bodily tissues, the spine struggles to repair itself, prolonging recovery. However, recent research from universities here in Georgia focused on understanding cat spinal cord function and...

The costs associated with a personal injury add up quickly in many cases. When you negotiate a personal injury settlement, the goal is to cover all of those costs. Getting the most effective settlement starts with understanding the costs you should consider. You might...

Injuries caused by car accidents are unpredictable, especially in the wake of the adrenaline rush from the crash. That flood of adrenaline often prevents your body from feeling soft tissue injuries and, unlike broken bones, most soft tissue injuries are difficult to...

Crowdfunding is a platform that helps individuals or organizations finance personal requests for things like business startups to funeral expenses. As rising healthcare costs plague more individuals, some see crowdfunding as a way to help with unexpected or...

All motor vehicle collisions are violent and scary, but a crash involving a motorcycle can be devastating. Motorcycles are much smaller and lighter than standard vehicles. When anything from a small car to a massive semi-truck collides with a motorcycle, the injuries...

Hospital prices in Georgia are among the highest in the nation, according to a recent study by the Rand Corporation. The 2019 study (reported by WABE) found that Georgia ranked in the top one-third of 25 states in terms of hospital prices. The state's high hospital...

A traumatic injury to the brain could result in a concussion. In some cases, the signs of a concussion may not appear for several days or weeks. While most individuals recover from a concussion, scheduling an appointment with a physician can pinpoint potential...

Head injuries take a heavy toll no matter what sort of injury a victim faces. However, some injuries end up continuing to cause issues for the victim well after the recovery process should have happened. In these instances, a victim may end up plagued by something...