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Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Study Links Neck Injuries to High Costs for Patients and Spouses

According to a study, patients with neck injuries incur increased health and social costs-which also affect their spouses and may begin years before the initial injury. The study can be found in the March 1 issue of Spine/a/i. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams (and) Wilkins/a, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health/a. Some individuals and families seem more susceptible to experiencing socioeconomic consequences of neck injury, according to the new research ...


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(Dollar) 60 Million Research Program Aims to Combat Traumatic Brain Injuries

In launching a (Dollar) 60 million research program aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, the National Football League joined GE, a world leader in medical imaging. The four-year Head Health Initiative, guided by healthcare experts, aims to improve athlete concussion safety with innovations that could be used by soldiers as well as in society. Part of the program in conjunction with sportswear maker Under Armour includes an ...


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