Sentences with phrase «related damage to the brain»

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However, if a child suffers brain damage after a pertussis vaccination, this is denied as being related to the vaccine.

«In this review, we aimed to highlight a blend of new studies using cutting edge research techniques to investigate brain damage, but also to relate these new studies to original studies, some of which were published more than a century ago,» said lead author Dr. Sara Szczepanski, of the University of California, Berkeley.

The results showed that amyloid plaque levels in the posterior cingulate cortex were related to the amount of white matter damage, suggesting that injury to the brain's wiring may be linked to the formation of amyloid plaques.

A protein in blood can repair age - related damage in the brains and muscles of old mice, returning them to a more youthful state.

The scientists had expected inflammation markers in the CSF to be more robust predictors of AD - related pathology and neuronal damage than those in the blood due to the «blood brain barrier.»

Learning - related changes in signaling strength between synapses in the hippocampus, a region crucial to memory and one of the first parts of the brain to suffer damage with the onset of Alzheimer's Disease.

This is still an interesting paper but it would have been better to actually scan the 17 (or 40) patients» brains or follow up a sample of patients with brain injuries sustained in road traffic accidents, combat situations, etc., to see which ones become violent / criminal and whether this relates to the site and extent of the damage.»

«We are now working to understand how this newly recognized source of DNA damage might contribute to tumor development or the age - related DNA damage in the brain that is associated with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease,» said co-corresponding author Peter McKinnon, Ph.D., a member of the St. Jude Department of Genetics.

It damages the lining of the heart and arteries contributing to heart disease, strokes, migraines, and several other diseases related to the heart and brain.

If too much caffeine is being chronically absorbed, there is a high likelihood that similar to MSG, it could cause glutamate toxicity and related damage in certain areas of your brain.»

Researchers have discovered that fruit in general provides a boost to the brain because specific properties contained in some fruits can inhibit the development of dementia, potentially hold off Alzheimer's, naturally increases the blood flow to the brain, slow down the aging process specifically related to the brain, and can reduce the risk of damage to brain cells.

The antiepileptogenic activity of the ketogenic diet after traumatic brain damage is controversial though, 94 and further studies are needed to increase related knowledge.

Uncle Frank also has a henchman who (since everyone is related in this movie) is a younger brother with brain damage, a psychotic named Bobby played by Jake Busey, who's now getting roles his dad used to get.

Common Feline Anesthetic May Cause Brain Damage: Several studies have hinted that use of ketamine, an anesthetic drug closely related to PCP («angel dust») in children may result in alterations in learning ability and memory.

One prominent theory of aging centers on free radicals with the idea that the damage free radicals cause to our brains, skin, joints etc. is the foundation of age - related debilitation.

Cats require meat proteins in their diet, and those who don't receive sufficient meat protein have a higher risk of heart disease, brain damage and blindness, and many other health problems related to nutritional deficiency.

By providing a combination of nutrients that targets different causes of age - related damage, we may be able to help protect the brain and slow the progression.

As if polar bears don't have enough problems, not only are they suffering due to climate change - related sea ice loss, but now new research indicates that pollution is giving them brain damage.

We can handle wrongful death cases for those who have lost beloved family members and can also take on injury claims related to back and spinal cord injuries, head trauma, brain injuries, broken bones, internal organ damage, amputation, severe burns and whiplash / soft tissue injuries.

Adding to this site's archived caselaw addressing non pecuniary damages for collision related brain injuries, reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Supreme Court, Chilliwack Registry, addressing damages for lingering concussive issues.

How is brain damage related to personal injury claims?

We can support the injured and their families in swimming pool accidents, claims related to medical negligence that resulted in serious birth injuries such as cerebral palsy, brain damage or other serious injury.

We handle all issues related to claims for damages for brain or head injury, gather and assess all relevant evidence, work with medical or other experts, prepare and file all necessary documentation, and aggressively advocate for you in all meetings, hearings or proceedings, including settlement efforts and at trial.

Your choice to not wear a motorcycle helmet likely will be used to demonstrate that you were complicit in your own injuries, particularly if you are seeking damages related to a head injury, such as a traumatic brain injury.

Here is what you need to know about Medical and Rehabilitation Benefits («MRB's»): • Payment of MRB's are based on 1 of 3 classifications of your accident related injuries: (i) minor injury; (ii) non-minor injury; and (iii) catastrophic injury • For minor injuries, such as whiplash, sprains, cuts or bruises, MRB's are payable to a cap of $ 3,500 • For non-minor injuries, such as broken bones or internal organ damage, MRB's are payable for a maximum of 10 years to a cap of $ 50,000 • For catastrophic injuries, such as amputation of a limb, spinal cord injuries or severe brain damage, MRB's are payable to cap of $ 1,000,000

However, because of oxygen deprivation related to the nurse's misplacement of the endotracheal tube into the child's esophagus, he was catastrophically brain damaged.

The researchers also believe brain injuries can trigger secondary responses related to inflammation which can not only continue to damage the brain for years and years, but may also contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

A person's sense of smell is typically related to damage to the nasal passages, a shearing injury to the olfactory nerve or an injury to the front temporal regions of the brain.

Those who suffered any head trauma or brain injury from an accident, whether sports - related or not, may be entitled to claim damages for any harm sustained.