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Did you know strangulation is so serious that according to the National District Attorneys Association, 10% of all violent deaths (not just domestic violence) in the United States are attributable,…

What is diabetes? Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not function normally to release insulin to aid in the ability of the cells to take up the glucose (sugar) it…

This is Part 2 of a question addressed last month: What happens with cervical spinal cord injury? If you missed Part 1, click below for an explanation of high and low cervical injury levels of the…

Cervical Injury Levels of the Spinal Cord The cervical spine is located at the very top of the spinal column. The seven vertebral levels within this region, which are classified…

In order for a bone to fracture, some form of trauma must be applied to that bone. In blunt force trauma, there are two different forms of fractures: direct fractures…

Abusive Head Trauma or Pediatric Stroke? Abusive Head Trauma is a challenging diagnosis that should be evaluated by a medical professional with the collaboration of other disciplines. The presentation of…

DEFINING THE SYNDROME Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy was first described in 1951 by a British physician, but it was not until 1977 that the condition was labeled “Munchausen Syndrome by…

Using laboratory values can be a key piece of assessment to determine what is occurring within the body. There are numerous laboratory tests that can be completed and can be quite…