UCLA scientists link PTSD and brain injuries

Scientists at UCLA have uncovered a causal link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and increased risk for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety disorders. Even mild brain injuries increase the risk of developing anxiety disorders. As a result, after a TBI, people should avoid stressful situations, whenever possible.

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Miami collision of car with garbage truck leaves college student dead

A tragic accident occurred earlier this week which took the life of a college student from Miami-Dade. The 20-year-old man was involved in an early morning car accident in which his Nissan Altima hit a 2003 Freig Roll-off garbage truck. A spokesman for Florida Highway Patrol indicated that just prior to the fatal accident the Nissan was headed west down Southwest 48th Street. At the same time, the Waste Management garbage truck, which was on

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Inoperable lighting being blamed for a second fatal pedestrian accident

A tragic accident claimed the life of a man in a wheelchair in Miami earlier this week. The car accident occurred at the intersection of Northwest 4th Avenue and 62nd Street as the man in the wheelchair was attempting to cross the street. The force of the impact reportedly threw the man from his wheelchair. According to a detective with Miami Police Traffic Homicide, the driver of the van that hit the man did not

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Truck and car collide in Miami-Dade injuring 5

This past Friday a motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Coral Way and Southwest 84th Avenue in Miami-Dade. A tractor-trailer and Honda Accord collided. According to witnesses to the accident, the Honda was speeding prior to the crash as it was racing another vehicle.

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More on deadly Florida highway accident

In a previous post we wrote about a massive car accident in the Florida city of Gainesville in late January that left 11 people dead. This post provides more information on what caused it to occur. According to the story, a brush fire started in the afternoon hours alongside Interstate-75 in Alachua County, Florida. The fire sent smoke into the air that greatly reduced visibility on the interstate. Eventually, a thick fog settled over the

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Florida lawmakers seek to pass anti-texting law

By now, virtually everyone is aware of the dangers associated with distracted driving. The act of driving while distracted often results in car accidents, some of which resulting fatalities. Despite this, many drivers still partake in one of the biggest examples of this–texting while driving. After previous unsuccessful attempts, the Florida legislature is again trying to pass a law on the matter. Thus far, 35 states have done so, in addition to the District of

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Effect of anesthesia on children could increase risk of ADHD

The administration of anesthesia for surgery has to be handled with care. There are many risks involved, especially the potential that the patient will become hypoxic. When not enough blood gets to the brain, the result can be a serious brain injury. This risk can be particularly acute for the very youngest patients in Florida and throughout the nation. All aspects of the underlying science not yet fully understood. But a recent research study called

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Brain injuries remain threat for football players

Football players and coaches in Florida and across the country should take a close look at a recent CNN story on brain injuries. It could inspire coaches and players of all ages to take extra precautions to lessen the biggest of hits on the football field. Football fans love the biggest collisions. Just listen to the cheers in a stadium when a safety levels a wide receiver or a linebacker pummels a running back. The

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You are not immune to personal injury even when not in your car

You have probably read too many horror stories of victims of serious car accidents being ejected from vehicles during severe accidents. Do you realize that you need not be in your auto to suffer serious injury? Even a minor fender-bender can become deadly if you are a good Samaritan stopping to help or simply leave your vehicle to be “safer.” A recent car accident in Florida emphasizes this point. Two young women had a single-car

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Fatal chain reaction crash on I-75 under investigation

This past weekend a devastating series of motor vehicle accidents on a road in Florida resulted in the death of at least 10 people. The crashes occurred outside of Gainesville, on Interstate 75, early Sunday morning while it was still dark. Apparently the chain reaction crashes were due to the fact that drivers were unable to see the vehicles around them. Prior to the incident, the interstate had been shut down due to poor visibility.

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