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The spinal column is a system of circular vertebral bones that form the body’s upright support system and protect the spinal cord. The cushioning disks between each vertebra allow for flexibility and prevent friction between the bones during movement. Unfortunately, as we age, the discs separating the vertebrae degenerate and dehydrate, becoming stiffened. Sometimes, this…
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Few medical diagnoses are as frightening as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially when it’s more serious than a mild concussion and leaves the injury victim facing an uncertain future. Depending on the type and severity of the brain injury, the results can be as mild as a terrible headache, a few days of lost…
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A brain injury diagnosis is frightening, especially when it leaves you with medical expenses and interferes with your ability to work. All brain injuries can have serious and potentially long-term consequences, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). TBIs can range in severity from a mild concussion with a single emergency room bill and a week of…
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Undergoing medical care or a medical procedure requires taking a leap of faith that your provider cares as much about your life and well-being as you do and will carefully adhere to their legal duty of care. Unfortunately, medical errors and negligence are far more common than most people understand. Although a legal process cannot…
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Before a patient undergoes a medical procedure, the doctor or other provider must ensure that the patient knows exactly what to expect and what the procedure entails. The medical community describes informed consent as a “cornerstone of medicine,” intended to ensure that treatment decisions are made in an ethical and informed manner. When a patient…
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