Category Archives: Traumatic Brain Injury
Nashville Hospitals Seeing Increase in Motorcycle Accidents
With spring upon us and outdoor recreational activities starting back up, medical professionals at Vanderbilt Hospital and other trauma centers around Nashville are already seeing an increase in the number of motorcycle accidents on the roads. Just recently, trauma surgeons at Vanderbilt Hospital treated five motorcyclists for serious injuries, and sadly one driver did… Read More »
Two Boys Hospitalized after Sledding Accidents
Last week, a seven-year-old boy was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center after he was involved in a sledding accident. According to the police, the accident involved a sled that was attached to an ATV in Cedar Hill when the boy was thrown from the sled at a high rate of speed. It was… Read More »
Tennessee Department of Health Announces Traumatic Brain Injury Conference
Every year, around 8,000 people living in Tennessee are hospitalized for brain injuries. These accidents result in physical, mental, and financial impacts that can cause lasting distress for the victims and their families. In order to discuss the issues surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBI), medical and health professionals across the state will gather in… Read More »
Vanderbilt University and Others Developing Technology for Spinal Cord Injuries
One of the most famous people to have suffered a spinal cord injury was Superman himself, Christopher Reeve. While he may have passed over ten years ago and a “cure” for paralysis remains far from reality, institutions like Vanderbilt University and others are developing technology that can aid in restoring mobility in addition to… Read More »
Pregnant Woman in Coma after Car Accident
An East Tennessee woman who is five months pregnant is in a coma at a Nashville hospital after a tragic car accident. Sharista Giles, 20, was on her way home from a concert in Nashville with some friends when the driver of the car fell asleep at the wheel. The car swerved out of… Read More »
