A recent report by McKinsey & Company suggests that driverless cars could reduce traffic fatalities by 90 percent. This equates to 300,000 lives being saved every decade, along with healthcare cost savings of $190 billion every year. However, while interest in driverless cars continues to grow, questions are being asked over how safe this technology […]
Archives for February 2016
Young Athletes at Risk for Concussions & Traumatic Brain Injuries
Posted on February 20, 2016 //
Athletic activities are a fantastic way for children to learn valuable skills. For some, athletics can provide a ticket to a college education. The benefits of athletic activity are numerous, as are the risks. Every year, thousands of children end up in hospital emergency rooms after suffering concussions, contusions, and other head trauma. In 2012, […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries Increase Risk for Other Conditions
Posted on February 5, 2016 //
While most Illinois residents are aware that multiple or significant concussions, also referred to as traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that result from contact sports, falls, car accidents and other incidents can cause lasting cognitive impairments that are often irreparable, many do not realize the impact a single, seemingly minor head injury can have on a […]