Lives
New Data Show that Fixing Ribs Early Can Save Lives – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Rib fractures are a common injury after trauma, but when multiple ribs are broken—or when the chest wall becomes unstable (a condition known as flail chest)—the consequences can be serious. Patients may struggle to breathe, require prolonged ventilation, or develop life-threatening lung complications. A new nationwide study published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute […]
May is National Trauma Month–Remind Congress That Trauma Research Saves Lives! – Coalition for National Trauma Research
To send a message directly to your senators and representative: Visit democracy.io and enter your address. Copy and paste the message below into the platform, or write your own. May is National Trauma Awareness Month. I urge you to consider that traumatic injury is the leading cause of death of Americans aged 1 to 45; […]
Our lives are “Profiles in Courage”
Those of us with emotional and mental illnesses endure more misery than the average Joe or Joan. And it isn’t just the illness – pile on the life-interrupting garbage that comes with it. For my money, our lives are “profiles in courage.” Incredibly, JFK was administered the last rites of the Roman Catholic Church three […]
5 Ways Early Autism Interventions Transforms Lives
Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors, affects millions of individuals worldwide. While each person with autism is unique, early intervention has proven to be a powerful tool in breaking barriers and transforming lives. In this article, we explore how early intervention can make a profound difference in […]