Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating, permanent condition that often results in partial or total loss of motor function in some or all of the limbs. Importantly, most injuries that lead to SCI—such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, and gunshot wounds—are preventable. As demographics and other relevant population characteristics change over time, public...

Although college football players look like they’re healthy and superbly athletic on the gridiron, a new study conducted by Northwestern Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, and other collaborating universities revealed that collegiate football athletes who have competed in the sport for more than a decade have related abnormalities in inflammation, energy production, and coordination. The research...

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine recently developed a noninvasive way to remove faulty brain circuits that could allow doctors to treat debilitating neurological diseases without using conventional brain surgery. The UVA team and their colleagues at Stanford University suggest that if the new approach successfully translates to the operating room, it...

The holiday season is filled with fun traditions, such as large dinner parties, holiday decorations, and road trips. Unfortunately, these holiday traditions come with serious hazards. To help you and your family stay safe this holiday season, our San Francisco personal injury attorneys explain the most common accidents that occur during the holidays and how...

The holiday season is a time for presents, chimney fires, and family gatherings. Unfortunately, the holiday season is also known as one of the most dangerous times to drive. Many drivers suffer injuries in car accidents caused by irresponsible drunk drivers on the road. For this reason, it is vital that you take precautionary steps...