Brain Injuries
Why It’s a Bad Idea to Use the Internet to Get Medical Advice
By Zach Christiansen of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Brain Injuries on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. The The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm are medical malpractice lawyers in New Orleans, Louisiana. We see cases where doctors fail to diagnose patients, where hospitals fail to give patients the right dose of medications–with deadly and injurious results. Most doctors are skilled and qualified and they do their jobs well–which is why you should go see one if you are thinking about Googling some of your most recent symptoms. According to , more than one third of Americans have used the internet to diagnose themselves. As more health insurance companies require covered individuals to pay…
Read MoreBotched cosmetic procedure results in brain injuries
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Brain Injuries on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Preparing for a wedding is an exciting time for many people, especially brides. Many go above and beyond their normal routine in order to look their best on their special day. For some Louisiana residents, this might include weight loss, one or more trips to a spa, or a simple cosmetic procedure. Unfortunately for one woman, what should have been a very simple procedure instead resulted in permanent brain injuries that left her unable to care for herself. The patient originally went in for Botox and another anti-wrinkle treatment but was convinced by the facility staff to…
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Can Gut Bacteria Affect Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery?
By Zach Christiansen of The Bowling Christiansen Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in Brain Injuries on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. In recent years, more researchers and doctors have been investigating the link between gut bacteria and the brain. While researchers have been studying the role of gut bacteria and overall health for years, it has only been in recent years that researchers have identified a link between a person’s microbiome and things like mood, anxiety depression, autism, and cognitive processing. According to a fascinating new piece in the Atlantic, researchers have found that they could reduce the symptoms of autism and anxiety in mice by altering the mice’s microbiome. For example, individuals with…
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