It is estimated that around 50,000 people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in Canada every year. There were 18,000 hospitalizations and more than 11,000 deaths due to TBI. It is the leading cause of disability and death, and is more common than other dreaded health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, and […]
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The eyes are composed of very delicate structures that lack reliable protection, apart from the eyelids, against external physical force. This puts the eyes at risk for injuries that are not only painful but may also lead to other complications, including blindness. A foreign body is any object that gets into the eye. It could
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A nosebleed or epistaxis is often a cause of worry for parents and babysitters. However, nosebleeds are actually common among children and rarely a true medical problem. They most commonly occur as a result of injury to the soft tissues of the nasal cavity. Other possible causes of nosebleeds include dry air, repeated nose-blowing or
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Neck strains and sprains occur as a result of torn muscles and/or ligaments in the neck. The three main types of ligament and muscle strains include the following: Grade I strain or sprain – this is a stretching injury which does not involve the tearing of the ligaments or muscles Grade II strain or sprain
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