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Take a moment to think about the numerous physical tasks you complete on a daily basis. Now, imagine being unable to move your body and how this could affect your ability to lead a normal life. This the daily life of anyone suffering from Quadriplegia. Quadriplegia is a condition where all four limbs are paralyzed. The condition is most commonly...
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Pedestrian and bicycle safety is a very serious problem in Nashville. Statistics from the Nashville Metro Police Department show a Nashville pedestrian accident occurs twice a month on average in the downtown area. Even more are recorded when you add the number of cyclists struck by cars. Luckily, one of the major projects being considered to improve pedestrian safety in...
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Fall is in the air in Middle Tennessee and for many student athletes, that means it’s the beginning of the high school football season. While this can be a wonderful pastime, it can also put players at serious risk of injuries. One of the most common medical emergencies experienced by football players today are traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Estimates show...
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Here in Nashville, we depend on trains to move the goods we use everyday. But failing to follow proper safety precautions can lead to serious accidents, like the Nashville train accident that claimed a motorcyclist’s life last week. According to The Tennessean, the crash happened at a crossing on Hermitage Avenue at around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Reports...
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A lack of crosswalks and signage may be causing confusion about how the rules of the road apply to Nashville's Metro Transit Authority (MTA) buses, and that confusion may be endangering pedestrians and bus riders. Take the case of a Nashville bus accident that left a Maplewood High School student seriously injured earlier this week. Reports indicate the crash happened...
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Dog bites can leave victims with bodily injuries, but they can also lead to infectious diseases. One of the most deadly diseases that can be spread by a dog bite injury is rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that causes swelling in the brain, which can result in: Uncontrolled salivation Agitation Changes in behavior Hallucinations Death If an animal suspected...
