Imaging of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: Whole-Body Simultaneous PET and MRI
Researchers have a new weapon in their arsenal to diagnose and treat traumatic brain injury (TBI). The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center began imaging patients last week on a first-of-its-kind, whole-body simultaneous positron emission topography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device. The Biograph mMR offers a more complete picture of abnormal metabolic activity in a shorter time frame than separate MRI and PET scans, two tests many patients undergo.
“This scanner combines the two most powerful imaging tools,” said David Bluemke, M.D., Ph.D., director of NIH Clinical Center Radiology and Imaging Sciences. “The MRI points us to abnormalities in the body, and the PET tells us the metabolic activity of that abnormality, be it a damaged part of the brain or a tumor. This will be a major change for many patients.”
The new device makes patient care swifter and safer. The faster turnaround time and more comprehensive results will help diagnose patients at an earlier stage of disease, leading to better outcomes, Bluemke said. Additionally, traditional PET scanners combine computed tomography imaging, which uses radiation, while the MRI and PET technology of the new Biograph mMR does not. The risk of exposure to low doses of medical radiation from diagnostic medical-imaging tests is not known, but very high radiation doses have the potential to cause cancer.
We are optimistic that this new technology will become readily available for TBI victims. PritzkerOlsen law firm has won millions for TBI victims, including a recent settlement for $2,750,000. Contact our attorneys for a free consultation.
Minneapolis House Explosion Puts Two in Hospital
A gas explosion has resulted in a house fire and two hospitalizations in Minneapolis, MN. On Saturday, July 31, a home on the 4300 block of Morgan Avenue in North Minneapolis exploded while the homeowner and her daughter were inside. Both are in critical condition at Hennepin County Medical Center, being treated for severe burns.
“Gas explosions are tragic accidents,” said personal injuryattorney Fred Pritzker. “Our experience is that they are almost always preventable.”
Neighbors told news sources that the homeowner and her daughter climbed out of a window that had blown out in order to escape the fire. The cause of the explosion remains undetermined but authorities are continuing to investigate. The woman had only moved into the neighborhood 5 months prior to the incident and may have had a new gas stove that could have been improperly installed, according to news reports. The Minneapolis Fire Department has not confirmed that information.
Gas lines in the rest of the neighborhood were inspected following the explosion, and everything was found to be in working order.
House Explosion Lawyers
Attorney David Szerlag is a former firefighter. He has decades of experience investigating fires and their causes, as well as settling cases for explosion and fire victims. “David approaches an explosion case with unique experience and skills,” said Pritzker. “He understands explosions and fires as an attorney and a former fire fighter. He was also trained by the National Propane Gas Association on explosion emergency response.”
David is lead attorney for our fire and explosion cases. To contact him, Fred Pritzker or another attorney at our law firm, call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.
MN Rollover Accident on I-90 Causes Injury
A rollover accident occurred on Interstate 90 in Winona County, Minnesota early in the morning on Wednesday, July 27, local news sources report. Part of I-90 was closed following the accident, which occurred at 7:30 a.m., but the interstate was reopened about 3 hours later. The river of the rolled vehicle was a 52-year-old Houston, MN woman. She was retrieved from her 2000 Chevrolet Venture and taken to a hospital in LaCrosse, WI to be treated for her injuries. No alcohol use was detected and the woman was wearing her seatbelt.
Rollover Accident Information From MN Rollover Accident Attorney
According to a 2011 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
“Rollover crashes still comprise a disproportionately large number of highway fatalities. Although they account for only three percent of vehicles in crashes, they lead to approximately one-third of all occupant deaths. Some vehicle safety features recently introduced in the motor vehicle fleet may be contributing to a reduction in rollover crashes and the harm they cause. These features include rollover sensors to trigger inflatable SCABs (aka rollover protection) to mitigate occupant injury, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to reduce loss of yaw control, and Roll Stability Control (RSC) to minimize the number of rollover crashes that occur. These safety features are typically installed in Light Trucks and Vans (LTVs).”
The accident injury lawyers at Pritzker Olsen have recovered millions of dollars for victims injured in van rollover accidents and SUV rollover accidents. People injured in a rollover accident may be able to file a lawsuit if it is found that another driver is at fault, or they may be able to file a lawsuit against a manufacturer if it is found that a vehicle defect contributed to the accident. An injured person may receive damages (money) for:
- Medical bills
- Wage loss
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
Contact the rollover accident injury attorneys at Pritzker Olsen for a free consultation >>>
News Source:
http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S2216444.shtml?cat=10219
Minnesota Rollover Car Accident in Duluth Under Investigation
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A Duluth, MN rollover car accident was reported around 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 20 at the intersection of Lake Ave and 2nd St. Three different drivers in three different cars were involved. One of the cars rolled over. An ambulance arrived on the scene to treat injuries. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.
People injured in rollover car accidents may have a legal claim against another driver who may have caused the accident. If it is found that the at-fault driver was intoxicated, persons injured may also have a dram shop claim against a bar or restaurant that over-served the drunk driver. Additionally, if it is found that the car accident can be attributed to a faulty or defective car part, the manufacturer of that car part may also be held liable in a car accident lawsuit.
Someone injured in a rollover car accident may be able to receive compensation for the following:
- medical bills
- wage loss
- loss of future earning capacity
- pain and suffering
The surviving family members of someone killed in a rollover car accident may be able receive compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit for the items above, as well as:
- funeral expenses
- loss of comfort, advice, comfort and companionship
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News source:
http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Car-Rolls-Over-On-Lake-Avenue-In-Duluth-125892783.html
MN Head-On Collision Death Victims Identified
More information is now available in a Minnesota car accident death case. Two victims killed in a head-on accident in Minnesota have been identified several days after the accident, which happened in late June 2011. The accident occurred on Highway 14 just east of Byron, Minnesota. The two killed in the accident were 18 and 20 years old, and were traveling westbound on Highway 14 when another car struck them head-on. That vehicle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lane. The driver of that car, and a third person in the other car were critically injured. The accident happened around 2:30 a.m., but it’s not yet clear whether alcohol was a factor.
Wrong Way Driver Lawsuit Information
This image is a representation of a car accident.
An accident involving a wrong-way driver can also involve a head-on collision. These accidents can be particularly deadly and the wrong-way driver can be held accountable. Victims who are injured in wrong-way driver accidents, or the family of someone killed in such an accident, may be able to recover compensation from that driver with the help of an experienced lawyer.
A car accident attorney will investigate the facts of the case thoroughly to see if driver negligence or drunk driving were factors in the case. Victims injured in these accidents or the families of those killed in these accidents may be able to recover money for the following:
- Lost earnings
- Impaired potential earning
- Cost of care
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
Contact Pritzker Olsen MN car accident attorneys for a free consultation >>>
information from:
www.therepublic.com/view/story/192d5c3e3d354d27b75ed23177a34b19/MN–Wrong-Way-Crash/
Bus Accident Lawsuit Settled in Minnesota
Driver fatigue can contribute to bus accidents
The bus accident attorneys at Pritzker Olsen are representing several families of high school students involved in a motor coach accident, and recently settled one of the clients’ cases for an undisclosed amount.
In spring 2008, a group of 43 high school students was returning from a band trip in Chicago back to their home in Minnesota. The bus crashed on Interstate 94 just south of Albertville, Minnesota after the bus driver fell asleep around 6 a.m. One student died and several others were seriously injured.
“Unfortunately, driver fatigue can be a common issue in bus accident cases like this,” said attorney Elliot Olsen, who is representing victims and their families. “Drivers can also become distracted by things like texting, multitasking, or they may become distracted by passengers on the bus.”
Bus Accident Lawsuit: Why you need an experienced attorney
“An experienced bus accident attorney will know exactly what needs to be done to gather as much evidence as possible,” Olsen said. One of the first steps is to locate the bus’s electronic control module, or “black box.” This provides valuable information about how the accident may have occurred. Another key piece is the driver’s log book, which can indicate whether the driver was fatigued and may have been breaking the hours of service rules, which dictate how long a driver can safely operate the vehicle.
