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A new study has shown that giving soldiers an infusion of calories and proteins soon after they experience a traumatic brain injury, their condition seems to improve.

Cerebral palsy is caused by a lack of blood and oxygen to the brain. Sometimes this occurs during the pregnacy or birth of the baby. If the hospital failed to provide reasonable care to mother or baby this may give rise to a claim for compensation

A surprising new study with MS patients shows that even a six month smoking period at any previous time in the person’s life (10 or more cigarettes per day) was associated with 17% more brain lesions compared to MS patients that never smoked.

Researchers believe chronic sleep deprivation is the number one health issue facing Americans.

Decades have passed since inspectors couldn't locate a lead contaminated site, and simply moved on. Better late then never? Residents don't think so as they wait for results of soil samples.

The recent 2.3 million dollar fine handed to toymaker, Mattel has parents and consumers applauding. But does this precedent-setting fine put minds at ease, or highlight how much families need to do themselves to be lead-safe?

Sleep-disordered breathing may cause permanent brain changes. Do you snore loudly or frequently during sleep? Do you have daytime sleepiness? Learn more about sleep apnea and treatment options at www.IHateCPAP.com

LEAD BABIES is the first book to present the critical dangers related to lead exposure that every parent and teacher of a child with learning disabilities, ADHD, or autism needs to know.

LEAD BABIES ties proven science to everyday life exposing an epidemic of lead-caused brain injury: learning disabilities, ADHD, and lowered IQ.

Field Fisher Waterhouse wins substantial compensation for premature girl left with brain damage following dextrose overdose

Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP win substantial payout in the UK High Court for top Taiwanese TV presenter, Tanya Liu, who was injured in the Potters Bar rail crash

Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP wins over £8.5 million in compensation for a student, who was run over in September 2003 and left for dead, following High Court decision

LegalView.com has launched a glossary of traumatic brain injury terminology at http://brain-injury.legalview.com/glossary/.

LegalView.com has launched a jury verdict service related to its traumatic brain injury practice area.