Articles for tag: Head Trauma, Shaken Baby, Shaken Baby Syndrome

Shaken Baby Syndrome Risks

Shaken baby syndrome is the development of medical symptoms as a result of the brain being bounced around inside the skull during shaking, this trauma permanently damages the brain. In many cases, the abusive head trauma can also result from a contact injury where the skull is bounced off of a hard object during the ...

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My Journey Living with Hypothyroidism

This is my story about my journey with hypothyroidism. It is a difficult story for me to tell as I confess the truth of how deeply the disease affected me and how desperate it left me. It is a story that begins with fear, rage, and exhaustion, but ends with hope and joy. It is ...

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15 Great Volunteer Opportunities in Lubbock, Texas

Volunteering is a great way to serve others, gain experience, and make a difference in someone’s life. It is an excellent opportunity for college students to gain resume experience, for retirees to stay busy and much more. If you’re from the Lubbock area and looking to serve, please consider these agencies. 1. Meals on Wheels ...

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Alternatives to Animal Research (Vivisection)

There is no good reason for research labs not to utilize current non-animal testing modalities and develop more. Besides the obvious fact that extrapolation of data to allow for species differences is not needed in alternative testing, it is also faster and cheaper. A drug company in England called Pharmagene already uses exclusively human tissue ...

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Simple ‘New Baby’ Parenting Tips

For every new parent, the thought of taking care of a tiny human seems daunting. Rest assured, that with just a few simple tips that your parenting skills will kick in naturally and it will all become second nature over time! So, lets explore your new little ones daily duties. For the first few weeks ...