The Economics Of Pediatric Head Injury

The documentary, The League of Denial examines the issue of brain injuries in the National Football League. The film devotes most of its attention to the story of Mike Webster, who died at the age of fifty as a result of severe brain injuries suffered throughout his playing career. Webster’s story highlights the devastating effect concussions can have in a short timeframe. Because brain injuries are known to develop quickly it is important that the NFL responds quickly to this concussion crisis. The NFL is the most popular professional sports league in the world: according to Forbes Magazine the NFL generated over $9 billion in revenue this past year. Despite this success the NFL faces a legitimate threat against brain injuries and concussions. Although the NFL is popular, they should still be proactive in their fight against concussions because of the amount of money they generate, the health of their former players, and lastly the willingness of future athletes to play their sport.

I was born in a farming family in a small town in southern India. My father worked in the agricultural field for thirty years.  He realized while he was working that his children should receive the best education as he had faced many problems due to his illiteracy. This motivated my father to give me the best education without which I couldn’t have come this far. When I finished  tenth grade, I had to choose either Mathematics or Biology and I opted for Biology as I had an affinity for science since my childhood. I always stood in the top ten of my class. I pursued my medical education at the distinguished institution, Guntur Medical College. I commenced medical school with the aim of becoming an internist.

How about working on your MRS. degree?!” stated her Father. Ignorant to her passion of cardiology, his suggestion only contained relying on a husband for an income. Determined to earn her medical degree, my mom denied the negative beliefs as she continued working towards her goal and enrolled in Ross Medical School (Dominica, West Indies). Still devastated from a lack of support, Lori became overwhelmed rapidly. Anxiety, skepticism, and “a fear of failure” took over her positive lifestyle as she began traveling to Dominica. The gaping age different from her peers (10 years) constantly discouraged her. Meanwhile, as her studies advanced, her sense of homesickness did as well. Due to the expense of calling the United States, communicating with her parents took place on a week, for only minutes! Additionally, being devoted to her studies, Lori constantly utilized her time within the library, to prepare for exams. However, when returning home at 11PM, she would frequently get mugged due to the perilous areas contained in Dominica. Although, my mother persisted through this surplus of challenges, in order to obtain her highly valued

The family chosen for this interview is headed by a 25-year-old African American, single female, Joan, the parent of 4-year-old female twins. Joan has just recently divorced from her spouse of three years. She is currently working a full-time job as a pharmacy technician; in addition to attending night classes, four nights a week. Her goal is to obtain a Bachelors degree, which she is planning to use as a foundation for her entrance into medical school.

Growing up in Nepal, I had to face the adversity of being a female in a community where women are expected to get an arranged marriage at the age of 19, surrender any dreams of education and dedicate their lives to bearing children, preferably boys. However, my family was progressive and fostered in me that scholastic pursuits should always be a priority. So, I immigrated to America by myself with a profound tenacity, in hopes to achieve a college degree in public health. Overcoming all financial hurdles, I was finally able to pursue a college degree successfully. I aspire to be that healthcare professional who yearns to live in the service of others, which for me would be a public health dentist. I am now on my path to achieving a master’s

During my undergraduate career, I discovered further inspiration to pursue medicine while founding Texas Healthy Habits, a student organization. As an officer, I created engaging lesson plans and traveled to local elementary schools to teach children the importance of public health. When I revisited the schools, I was delighted to see that my lessons stuck with the children and they were already applying them to their daily lives. It became apparent that my lessons were helping kids make decisions that had a positive impact on their health. This opportunity revealed to me that I am drawn to a career in medicine because one of my long-term career goals is to be in a position that allows me to

Emory School of Medicine provides a unique environment to mold my medical education to work within clinical care in a dynamic global community. My diverse range of experiences from my upbringing, eclectic communities I have grown in, and unique perspectives of medicine and public health I have gained through my professional pursuits will be vital to me contributing to the unique atmosphere of ingenuity at Emory that supports the development of doctors who strive to serve individuals and communities of all types. Through my research experiences, I gained a multidisciplinary understanding healthcare through different contexts, which converges on finding effective ways to communicating with people and gaining a better understanding of what goes

I became captivated by the opportunity to apply my knowledge of the biological and chemical sciences in a way that one day may save a life. Though my interest stems from my experiences, my passion to pursue this field lies elsewhere. Growing up in a family of low socioeconomic status in an area with few sources of acceptable health care, I saw my parents struggle as they aged to provide my siblings and I with a proper education. There were times they would ignore their own illness in order to save funds for an emergency for us. Observing this, I knew that no matter how difficult of a path I picked, regardless if it was pharmaceutical sciences or the medical field, my parents had concurred greater difficulties. Growing under such conditions, I began to realize the disparities in quality of treatments my parents received compared to those who of a higher socioeconomic status. This motivated me to pursue a career where I would be given the chance to offer care to individuals through unbiased views. Of course, there are a plethora of careers that can fulfill this but medicine has presented itself as very unique to me. It promises a lifestyle devoted to empathetic patient care, direct patient interaction, and a boundless opportunity to learn and experience something new. As the end of my undergraduate experience is forthcoming, I look forward to taking on the next phase of my life, endeavoring to join the ranks of tomorrow’s

Many women wanted to become involved in the medical field by becoming doctors; however, in the 1950's glorified domesticity, placing a women's primary role as that of homemaker most women were unable to follow their dream. In the 1950s only 5.5% of entering students were women (Looking Back Over the History of Women in

As you well know concussions are not to be taken lightly. Throughout the past few years I have dealt with several concussed athletes but none as severe as this particular case. The severity of second impact syndrome is an evident threat to the future health of an athlete’s brain. In this case, you will see the effect of second impact syndrome on a 17-year-old female varsity hockey player and her struggle to finish 11th grade. This athlete was playing for a league outside of her varsity school team when she sustained her initial concussion. During the game, she sustained a blow to the head and did not feel “normal” after it occurred, however she did not mention this to any coaches, players or therapists. As she continued to play her headache got progressively worse but played through it

While in college, I developed an interest in health. I must say that my interest for health did not prepare me for the unforeseen health obstacles that I had to go through in order to complete my bachelor’s degree. My journey was rough. Especially, when I had doctor visits along with paranoia. Then there were the biopsies of the breast and this was my last year attending EIU. I commuted to school everyday, worked two jobs, and took care of my motherly duties to my two kids by myself. I was

I entered high school feeling like a traveler beginning a journey toward an unknown destination along pathways shrouded in fog. I had an inkling of where I wanted to go, but my ambitions of medicine were hazy and unformed, tinged with the suspicion that a great chasm lay between dreams and reality. No amount of straining brought my road or where it could take me into focus; I needed a guide, an experienced traveler to give me confidence on my path. I needed someone who could hold my hand where the way was unclear and lead me to a place I could never reach alone. I needed more than a teacher; I needed a mentor. I am fortunate to have found that mentor in Kathleen Huckabee.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the one of the leading causes of cognitive impairments in children (Ryan, p. 86). In any given year, the United States will have about 475,000 cases of TBI in people under 14 years old (Lewis, p. 348). While, injuries such as these in adults can be severe, the effects of the injury on a child’s developing brain may be devastating. A lesion on a rapidly developing brain may be particularly detrimental, often resulting in delays or cessation of development (Braine, p. 330). Children who fall victim to traumatic brain injuries may be normally developing in some domains and have deficits in others. Some deficits may only be noticed after some time (Rollins, p. 273). Language is a cognitive domain that may be particularly vulnerable to these injuries.

Growing up in a single parent household with a mother that was constantly sick and two younger siblings under my care, proved challenging for a premedical student. All my life, it has been my dream to become a physician and to be of service to people in need. I have done nothing else but devote all my time and effort in pursuit of this goal of becoming a physician.

Head injuries are very important, in fact their the most deadliest injuries that you could get. If you keep getting concussions it may lead to long term head injuries. You may not even be able to play the sport you love the most. Long term effects from a concussion are very rare, but not impossible to get. Long term injuries are what people are trying to prevent, so therefore you should wait longer to play. If you have a concussion and go back into playing the sport, the possibility of you getting long term injuries is at a very high percentage.