What you need to know about traumatic brain injury, from the experts at the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA): A car accident. A football tackle. An unfortunate fall. These things—and more—can cause head injuries. Head injuries can happen to anyone, at any age, and they can damage the brain. Here’s how damage can happen:… Continue reading Traumatic Brain Injury: FDA Research and Actions
Tag: devices
Home Blood Pressure Devices Often Inaccurate, Research Finds
Although many people rely on home blood pressure monitors, new research has found that 70 percent of the readings for such devices are not accurate. The finding, by investigators from the University of Alberta, was published in The American Journal of Hypertension. According to a news release from the university, the discovery could have serious… Continue reading Home Blood Pressure Devices Often Inaccurate, Research Finds
Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Disasters are frightening for everyone and are even more so for people with disabilities and access needs. Here, the experts at www.ready.gov tell you how you can prepare ahead for worst-case scenarios so you and your loved ones can be prepared. Collect and distribute information that is crucial during a disaster The experts recommend that… Continue reading Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities