According to recent research, about 50 percent of patients who end up in the hospital with brain injuries have anemia. The effects of anemia on patients in New Mexico and other states who suffer serious injury to the brain remain unclear. However, researchers have...
Nursing homes in New Mexico that do not properly exercise a standard of reasonable care regarding their residents may face claims for financial liability in civil court. In an out-of-state case, a nursing home was sued for wrongful death. A jury recently awarded the...
Nursing care facilities in New Mexico are expected to offer top-of-the-line care to their residents, especially since their residents are some of the most vulnerable members of the population. At times, however, these facilities fail to live up to this standard. One...
According to new research, for 18 months or longer after sustaining a traumatic brain injury, a first-time victim of concussion continues to need more sleep. In addition, a person who has suffered a serious injury to the brain experiences daytime sleepiness more than...
