Brain injuries often happen as a result of head trauma. These are called traumatic brain injuries. Head trauma occurs during car accidents, falls, and assaults, as well as many other incidents during which the head receives a substantial blow. The brain becomes injured because the skull is damaged or because the brain is shaken inside the skull. Bleeding can build up pressure within the skull, which can also damage the brain.
Severe brain injuries
Severe brain injuries usually result in coma or vegetative state and long-term neurological damage. Symptoms such as not being able to think clearly, speak, or have coordination or muscle response may be permanent. Always call 911 in case of brain injury.
Treatment and rehabilitation for brain injuries is costly—the annual cost for brain injuries in the U.S. often exceeds $50 billion. Rehabilitation often includes physical therapy, speech therapy and psychological treatment. People who suffer from brain injuries often need occupational therapy as well. Contact an injury lawyer in order to have your questions and financial concerns addressed by a professional.
Brain injuries often happen as a result of head trauma. These are called traumatic brain injuries. Head trauma occurs during car accidents, falls, and assaults, as well as many other incidents during which the head receives a substantial blow. The brain becomes injured because the skull is damaged or because the brain is shaken inside the skull. Bleeding can build up pressure within the skull, which can also damage the brain.
Moderate brain injury
Moderate brain injuries are more serious than mild brain injuries. Unconsciousness lasts for minutes or hours, and symptoms may remain for months. Some long-term damage might be apparent, such as memory loss, speaking and thinking abilities and emotional damage. Many people who suffer moderate brain injuries can recover fully with treatment, however. Always call 911 in case of brain injury.
Treatment and rehabilitation for brain injuries is costly—the annual cost for brain injuries in the U.S. often exceeds $50 billion. Rehabilitation often includes physical therapy, speech therapy and psychological treatment. People who suffer from brain injuries often need occupational therapy as well. Contact an injury lawyer in order to have your questions and financial concerns addressed by a professional.
Brain injuries often happen as a result of head trauma. These are called traumatic brain injuries. Head trauma occurs during car accidents, falls, and assaults, as well as many other incidents during which the head receives a substantial blow. The brain becomes injured because the skull is damaged or because the brain is shaken inside the skull. Bleeding can build up pressure within the skull, which can also damage the brain.
Mild brain injury
Mild brain injuries include most concussions and more minor head traumas that result in some confusion and dizziness or only a brief moment of unconsciousness. Mild brain injuries usually heal themselves; the person usually does not experience any long-term symptoms. Short-term symptoms include headache, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision and nausea. Remember that any head trauma and potential brain injury should be treated as an emergency; swelling and bleeding inside the skull may not be immediately apparent and calling 911 or receiving medical attention should be done immediately.
Treatment and rehabilitation for brain injuries is costly—the annual cost for brain injuries in the U.S. often exceeds $50 billion. Rehabilitation often includes physical therapy, speech therapy and psychological treatment. People who suffer from brain injuries often need occupational therapy as well. Contact an injury lawyer in order to have your questions and financial concerns addressed by a professional.
Brain injuries often happen as a result of head trauma. These are called traumatic brain injuries. Head trauma occurs during car accidents, falls, and assaults, as well as many other incidents during which the head receives a substantial blow. The brain becomes injured because the skull is damaged or because the brain is shaken inside the skull. Bleeding can build up pressure within the skull, which can also damage the brain.
Acquired brain injury
An acquired brain injury occurs during a near-drowning incident, suffocation, choking, strangulation, and exposure to toxins or viruses. These occur because there is a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. Drug use can also cause acquired brain injuries.
Treatment and rehabilitation for brain injuries is costly—the annual cost for brain injuries in the U.S. often exceeds $50 billion. Rehabilitation often includes physical therapy, speech therapy and psychological treatment. People who suffer from brain injuries often need occupational therapy as well. Contact an injury lawyer in order to have your questions and financial concerns addressed by a professional.
Brain injuries often happen as a result of head trauma. These are called traumatic brain injuries. Head trauma occurs during car accidents, falls, and assaults, as well as many other incidents during which the head receives a substantial blow. The brain becomes injured because the skull is damaged or because the brain is shaken inside the skull. Bleeding can build up pressure within the skull, which can also damage the brain.
Traumatic brain injury
Brain injuries often happen to children. Some children receive brain injuries during birth, when their heads receive too much pressure inside the birth canal or when extraction instruments such as extraction vacuums and forceps are used in an aggressive manner. Or, children who are victims of child abuse may receive brain injuries when they are hit, shoved or shaken (the latter is called Shaken Baby Syndrome). These are all types of traumatic brain injuries.
Treatment and rehabilitation for brain injuries is costly—the annual cost for brain injuries in the U.S. often exceeds $50 billion. Rehabilitation often includes physical therapy, speech therapy and psychological treatment. People who suffer from brain injuries often need occupational therapy as well. Contact an injury lawyer in order to have your questions and financial concerns addressed by a professional.
Zerit is an anti-HIV medication used to prevent cells from producing new virus and to decrease the amount of virus in the body. Zerit is known as a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
What are some important things I should know about Zerit?
Patients taking Zerit are at risk of developing fatal and nonfatal pacreatitis and fatal lactic acidosis. The risk is increases for women who are obese and who have been taking the medication for a prolonged period of time. It is also increased in women who are pregnant. Zerit should only be used in pregnant women if the benefit clearly outweighs the risks. Zerit can cause injury to unborn babies.
Zerit must be taken with two other HIV drugs as well; it cannot be used as a monotherapy or it will not work. It must be taken with one other nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor and either a protease inhibitor or a non- nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
Protease inhibitors must be taken at least two hours before or two hours after Zerit.
Who is Zerit for?
Zerit is for people who are HIV positive. Zerit can be used for babies and children as well, and is available in powder that can be mixed with fluids. Zerit should not be used as a first method of treatment for people who are HIV positive because of its serious health risks. Other medications are available as well.
Zerit is not for people taking Retrovir. The two drugs together will work against each other and cause more side effects.
What side effects can Zerit cause?
Zerit can cause:
fatal and nonfatal pancreatitis
fatal lactic acidosis
retinal changes and vision loss
Severe liver injuries have also been reported with Zerit, as well as peripheral neuropathy.
When should I contact my doctor?
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice signs of the side effects listed above, which include:
nausea
vomiting
stomach pain
weakness
fatigue
difficulty breathing
jaundice
diarrhea
pain
tingling
numbness
burning of the hands or feet
trouble sleeping
irritability
Also, contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant.
Videx is an anti-HIV medication used to prevent cells from producing new virus and to decrease the amount of virus in the body. Videx is known as a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
What are some important things I should know about Videx?
Patients taking Videx are at risk of developing fatal and nonfatal pacreatitis and fatal lactic acidosis. The risk is increases for women who are obese and who have been taking the medication for a prolonged period of time. It is also increased in women who are pregnant. Videx should only be used in pregnant women if the benefit clearly outweighs the risks.
Videx must be taken with two other HIV drugs as well; it cannot be used as a monotherapy or it will not work. It must be taken with one other nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor and either a protease inhibitor or a non- nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
Protease inhibitors must be taken at least two hours before or two hours after Videx.
Who is Videx for?
Videx is for people who are HIV positive. Videx can be used for babies and children as well, and is available in powder that can be mixed with fluids. Videx should not be used as a first method of treatment for people who are HIV positive because of its serious health risks. Other medications are available as well.
What side effects can Videx cause?
Videx can cause:
fatal and nonfatal pancreatitis
fatal lactic acidosis
retinal changes and vision loss
Severe liver injuries have also been reported with Videx, as well as peripheral neuropathy.
When should I contact my doctor?
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice signs of the side effects listed above, which include:
Relenza was approved by the FDA to treat people with uncomplicated influenza. Relenza is designed for people age 5 years and older whose flu symptoms began less than two days before taking Relenza. Relenza is an anti-viral medication that can cause lung injuries like wheezing, worsening lung function and difficulty breathing.
What are some important things I should know about Relenza?
Relenza comes in powder form and is inhaled twice per day for five days. It should be started as soon as flu symptoms begin, and it should not be started after the second day of flu symptoms.
Who is Relenza for?
Relenza is for people age 5 years and older who have uncomplicated influenza. People who should not use Relenza include those who have underlying respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Relenza should not be used as a substitute for annual influenza vaccinations.
Relenza should only be used in pregnant and nursing women if the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. The risks could include injury or death to an unborn or nursing baby.
What side effects can Relenza cause?
Relenza can cause bronchospasm, or wheezing, that can be fatal. People with underlying respiratory illnesses should not use Relenza. Relenza can also put people at risk of serious allergic reactions and can react with other medication, especially the influenza vaccination.
When should I contact my doctor?
Contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Relenza may cause injury to unborn or nursing babies. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:
Aptivus is an anti-HIV medicine called a protease inhibitor. Aptivus reduces the amount of the HIV virus in the patient’s body. The HIV virus uses proteins to duplicate itself, and protease inhibitors block the protease protein so the virus can’t infect more cells.
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, and AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The mean life expectancy for people with full-blown AIDS is four years.
Aptivus does have serious side effects, like bleeding inside the brain. In fact, the FDA released a “black box” warning in 2006 that highlighted special concerns about the drug, including brain bleeding and liver problems. Fourteen cases had been reported, eight of which resulted in death. Specifically, patients taking Aptivus should not be using the drug Norvir.
Those most at risk for bleeding in the brain, or intracranial hemorrhage, are patients who use Aptivus and who have other medical conditions like:
blood clotting disorders
high blood pressure
are recovering from recent surgery or trauma
abuse alcohol
problems with their central nervous system
Intracranial hemorrhage can be fatal, and can seriously damage brain tissue because of the pressure build-up. Because Aptivus can cause liver problems, the liver should be tested before and while taking Aptivus.
Serious symptoms include:
diarrhea
vomiting
flu-like symptoms
jaundiced skin
skin rash
anemia
discolored stools
headache
heartburn
discolored urine
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms, and then call a personal injury attorney.
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