April 2013

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When the Brain Swells—Not Because of Intelligence, Kentucky

When you injure various parts of your body, the body responds by causing that area to swell. As PainReliever.com describes, swelling, or edema, is an inflammatory response that occurs when capillaries are damaged, leaking fluid into the surrounding tissues. The increased blood in the tissues…

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Golden Alert! Grandpa Wandered Away From His Kentucky Nursing Home

Elderly people often have conditions or are taking medications that affect their judgment and their memory. When these people go missing, many law enforcement agencies issue a “Silver Alert,” a statewide or regional broadcast to the public to be on the lookout for the missing…

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My husband was killed in a car accident. How can I tell if it is a case of wrongful death, and if it is, who do I sue?

We are sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. While we cannot bring him back, we can certainly help you recover costs and seek emotional damages for his untimely death. Depending on the details of your case, your Kentucky wrongful death suit…

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My daughter fell from a horse on our farm in Kentucky and hit her head pretty hard. Her eyes are dilating the way they should. What should I watch for that would indicate brain swelling, and what kind of tests would show it?

First of all, get your daughter to the doctor or a hospital right away. A brain injury is nothing to play around with, and it’s better that you feel silly for overreacting than to feel sorry for not reacting at all. The doctor will examine…

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Let’s Think—and Marvel—About the Human Brain, Kentucky

Scientists in Kentucky and elsewhere have compared the human brain to a computer, but it’s so much more. Computers, in general, cannot learn. As the saying goes, “Garbage in, garbage out.” This complex organ inspires awe even in surgeons, many of whom have actually touched…

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What Older Kentucky TBI Victims Need to Know Now

There are many things that are different for older people than younger people. Things such as a common cold or flu can be significantly harder to recover from as a senior citizen, and the same may be true for more significant conditions such as traumatic…

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