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Boston brain injury patients to be treated without consent?

On behalf of posted in brain injury on Wednesday June 12, 2013

Serious brain injuries require immediate medical treatment. If such treatment is not provided, the patient's condition could rapidly deteriorate. Many patients that suffer these types of injuries are unable to consent to the procedures that doctors need to perform in emergency situations, meaning that family members are often called upon to allow the doctors to complete the necessary tasks. In some situations, doctors may feel that certain patients would benefit from medical procedures that are a part of experimental trials. If consent is not obtained, these patients will be excluded from being treated with these methods. A group of doctors…

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Boston study offers proof that bike helmets save lives

On behalf of posted in brain injury on Thursday June 6, 2013

You've probably heard the expression that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That's especially true when it comes to avoiding traumatic brain injuries or death from a bicycle accident. While many of us grew up riding a bike without a helmet, Massachusetts and several other states now require youth 16 and under to don protective head gear when they ride. According to a recent study out of Boston Children's Hospital, such laws directly translate to fewer injuries and fatalities. The study focused on the deaths of younger teens and children, who may not be as cautious about traffic…

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What to do if you are involved in a bicycle accident

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Tuesday June 4, 2013

With summer around the corner, biking season is in full force. Whether for commuting or to experience a leisurely ride around beautiful Boston, bikers are out in droves. However, with the uptick in the number of bicyclists comes an increased likelihood of bicycle accidents. Although bicycles are a green form of transportation, they can also be very dangerous. In the event of an accident with a motor vehicle, the bicycle rarely wins. If you are involved in a bicycle accident, you may not know what to do next in the confusion that follows. Following are some tips that can help you…

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