http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/ en-us 2007-08-02T13:01:43-07:00 http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/2007/08/man_speaks_after_6_year_coma.html An MSNBC.com article outlines a recently successful procedure to bring a man out of a six-year coma. At his family’s request, the man remains anonymous. The changes in his mental state, however, are for the world to know. “My son... Brain Injury just2007sls 2007-08-02T13:01:43-07:00 http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/2007/06/what_is_spinal_cord_injury.html Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function such as mobility or feeling. Frequent causes of damage are trauma (car accident, gunshot, falls, etc.) or disease (polio, spina bifida, Friedreich's Ataxia,... Brain Injury just2007sls 2007-06-25T11:54:28-07:00 http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/2007/06/pain_in_the_brain.html A recent study published by Northwestern University researchers and reported by Science Daily may reveal new answers about chronic pain. An estimated 10% of the United States’ population suffers from a chronic pain; thus, these findings may help improve the... Brain Injury just2007sls 2007-06-22T11:14:40-07:00 http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/2007/06/tbi_this_wars_legacy_for_decad.html Today, international media and technological advances have allowed the American public to view war in a way never before seen. Along with the increased visibility of the fighting in Iraq, the media has been able to show the American public... Brain Injury just2007sls 2007-06-21T11:54:28-07:00 http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/2007/06/interactive_brain_map_the_swis.html Here’s a useful reference for any reader. Dr. Robert P. Lehr provides a concise and straight-forward list of brain areas and their functions. An interactive brain map follows the article, along with a diagram of the brain for further exploration.... Brain Injury just2007sls 2007-06-20T11:14:40-07:00 http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/2007/06/tbi_and_psychiatric_disorders.html Clearly, a TBI (traumatic brain injury) can be a life-changing experience. Dr. Sam Goldstein reminds us that TBI often affect an individual’s overall mental health. Not only do structural changes in the brain affect personality, mood, etc, but so too... Brain Injury just2007sls 2007-06-18T11:14:40-07:00 http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/2007/06/relationship_between_concussio.html The NY Times reports a strong correlation between the number of on-field concussions and the rate of depression in retired National Football League players. According to the study by the Center for Retired Athletes at the University of North Carolina,... Brain Injury just2007sls 2007-06-16T11:14:40-07:00 http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/2007/06/posttraumatic_stress_disorder.html Once a controversial issue, PTSD has recently become more and more accepted as a disorder in the field of psychology. PTSD refers to the “re-living” of a traumatic situation after the fact, or simply the negative after-effects of a traumatic... Brain Injury just2007sls 2007-06-15T11:14:40-07:00 http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/2007/06/children_and_atvs.html As the summer months enter into full swing, a quick warning about the dangers of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). When used appropriately and with proper safety precautions, ATVs can be an enjoyable form of recreation. However, when used inappropriately, these... Brain Injury just2007sls 2007-06-14T11:14:40-07:00 http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/2007/06/neuroplasticity_and_traumatic_1.html Evidence suggests the brain is more dynamic and ever-changing than once thought. Psychologists once believed that the brain’s ability to change - plasticity - was limited to children and young adults. In a recent legal update, Dr. Sam Goldstein first... Brain Injury just2007sls 2007-06-10T11:14:40-07:00