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Traumatic brain injury linked to long-term work disability

Having a traumatic brain injury, no matter how serious, is associated with a greater likelihood of qualifying for work ...
Rutgers University

Firearm Injury Survivors Face Long-Term Health Challenges

Rutgers Health researchers work with community partners in Camden, N.J., to highlight patients’ chronic health needs and gaps ...
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Workplace-based sleep health program can reduce injuries and disability in firefighters

Many firefighters suffer acute and chronic sleep deficiency and misalignment of their circadian rhythm (body clock) due to extended shifts and long work weeks. Extended duration shifts have been shown ...

For people with traumatic brain injury and their caregivers, recovery of basic communication is an 'acceptable' outcome

A study of more than 500 people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their caregivers, co-led by researchers at Mass ...
Yakima Herald

Proposed workers’ comp bills target medical access, disability pay

Washington lawmakers are weighing changes to workers’ comp that would tighten medical provider standards and boost long-term disability benefits for injured workers with families.
Mid-Day

Life Didn't End After My injury - it evolved

Discover an inspiring journey of thriving with quadriplegia. Learn how Access4all Foundation is driving accessibility and barrier-free travel across India.
FOX8 Cleveland

Local man sentenced for lying about ‘brain injury,’ other conditions to get disability benefits

WINDHAM, Ohio (WJW) – A Portage County man was sentenced to federal prison for lying about his health to get thousands of dollars in government benefits. Michael Honaker, 55, of Windham, was sentenced ...