Living with any type of brain damage can present many challenges for Nevada residents, especially older individuals. A new study suggests being more aggressive with blood pressure treatments may help minimize issues with worsening brain damage. Over a three-year...
Month: March 2019
How to exit a startup smoothly
In early 2019, a company called Meta was unable to continue funding research into creating an augmented reality product. Therefore, it was unable to continue operations despite once being valued at close to $250 million. If such a large company can fail, Nevada...
Nevada considers “textalyzer,” but privacy concerns remain
Nevada residents should know that their state may become one of the first to allow police to use a device called a "textalyzer," which can determine if a driver was distracted prior to a crash. The textalyzer connects to a phone and looks for any signs of user...
‘Sleep Suit’ from Ford simulates dangers of fatigued driving
For World Sleep Day (March 15), Ford underlined the connection between proper rest and safe driving with its "Sleep Suit." Nevada residents who are curious should know that the suit will be integrated into the free driver training program Ford Driving Skills for Life....
Car accidents can cause traumatic brain injury
Nevada residents who are involved in car accidents can suffer several different types of injuries. Broken bones, dislocations, whiplash injuries, psychological trauma and soft tissue injuries are all common. Traumatic brain injuries can also occur, which may lead to...
Mild TBI raises risk for PTSD, MDD
A mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion, can increase one's chances of developing mental health issues. This is according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of California in San Diego, the results of which were published in...
Best practices during mergers and acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions can be powerful strategic tools for Nevada businesses looking to access a larger market share. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that many U.S. corporations bought up companies over the past year, setting one of the highest records for...
Pedestrian accidents are on the rise
Driving is such a common, everyday activity that some people don't think twice about the risk involved in getting behind the wheel. If a vehicle crash is considered at all, it is with the hope it involves a minor fender bender with no serious injuries to the drivers...