There are several reasons engineering and accident reconstruction reports are problematic. Let's address the biggest and first issue, cost. Many attorneys won't realize the real value of cases if they deal with doctors who do not know how to document the patient's injuries correctly, leading to issues related to poor documentation management. This is a massive benefit to the… Read More
Chiropractor, Dr. Alex Jimenez looks at lumbar spine disc herniation. What are the Likely signs and symptoms associated with disc herniation, and what would be the selection criteria for micro-discectomy operation in athletes? Complaint in the young college age athlete and professional athlete, and it's been estimated that over 30\% of athletes complain of back pain at least once in… Read More
The more alcohol people drink, the faster their cells appear to age. Researchers from Japan's Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine found that alcoholic patients had shortened telomeres which placed them at greater risk for age-related illnesses. Telomeres are the pieces of DNA that act as protective caps on the ends of chromosomes. Chromosomes, which protect our genes, get shorter… Read More
Good Night's: Feeling stressed at work can lead to us reaching for unhealthy snacks and extra portions, but a new study has found that getting enough sleep could help buffer the negative effect of stress on eating habits. Carried out by a team of researchers from Michigan State University, the University of Illinois, the University of Florida, and Auburn University… Read More
There is an assortment of questions which centered around police reports and accident scenes. We'll address reports exist, how conclusions are made, and what exactly you should take from the role of the police officer and a report as an investigator. This topic can be broken down into lots of classes; here we will concentrate on collision analysis and general… Read More
A good read to understanding alteration of motion segment integrity (AOMSI) is the article �Biomechanical Analysis of clinical instability in the cervical spine� White, et al., Clin Ortho Relat Res, 1975;(109):85-96. AOMSI is a biomechanical analysis. It�s all about numbers that have clinical meaning and significance. Threshold values have been determined that quantify without a doubt the patient has… Read More
When the aberrant sequela to victims in car crashes has been investigated, providers often overlook and concurrently underestimate the tissue pathology and resultant biomechanical failures of spinal ligamentous damages commonly known as �strain � sprain.� In addition, the courts have been �blinded� by rhetoric in allowing this pathology to be deemed transient. There is an ever growing body of scientific… Read More
Gray hair could be an early warning sign of heart disease. Hiccups that won’t go away may foreshadow cancer. Sometimes your body sends seemingly unrelated signals that something is wrong. Since the key to treating most health problems is to catch them early, it can pay off big time to spot the tip-offs. And the first thing to check out… Read More
When it comes to stomach discomfort during exercise, forget that old adage "no pain, no gain." New research suggests that excessive strenuous exercise may lead to gut damage. "The stress response of prolonged vigorous exercise shuts down gut function," said lead author Ricardo Costa."The redistribution of blood flow away from the gut and towards working muscles creates gut cell injury… Read More
Wallpaper may contribute to sick building syndrome, a new study suggests. Toxins from fungus growing on wallpaper can easily become airborne and pose an indoor health risk, the researchers said.In laboratory tests, "we demonstrated that mycotoxins could be transferred from a moldy material to air, under conditions that may be encountered in buildings," said study corresponding author Dr. Jean-Denis Bailly.… Read More