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Straight, No Chaser: Motor Vehicle Crashes
It is sad to note that John Forbes Nash Jr., the brilliant Princeton University mathematician whose life story was the subject of the film “A Beautiful Mind,” was kille
Straight, No Chaser: In the News – NFL Star Retires Over Concussion Concerns
Chris Borland, a 24 year old linebacker with the San Francisco 49ers, has made the decision to retire from the National Football League because of fears of concussions and the cons
Straight, No Chaser: Your Questions About Gunshots and Stab Wounds
There has been a lot going on the the news this entire year related to trauma, particularly gunshot wounds. This Straight, No Chaser answers your questions related to penetrating i
Straight, No Chaser: Tips on Safe Toys and Gifts
At Straight, No Chaser, we review the literature and give you the goods. While you’re out and about shopping for toys, print out this list to help you select safe toys, then post
Straight, No Chaser: The Evidence on the Effectiveness of Corporal Punishment (Spanking)
Although we make exceptions, Straight, No Chaser is not in the opinion business. The primary goal of this blog is to provide you with factual and easily understandable information
Straight, No Chaser: Learning the Risks and Signs of Abusive Head Trauma
This part of the conversation is not about spanking. It’s not even about abuse. It’s about learning who is most likely to cause harm to your child, intended or not, and what pl
Straight, No Chaser: Abusive Head Trauma aka Shaken Baby Syndrome
The discussion regarding the line between parental discipline and child abuse has proven to be a passionate one. Without wading into opinions, let me elaborate and give a concrete
Straight, No Chaser: The Emotional Signs of Child Abuse
In a previous Straight, No Chaser, we provided a pictorial demonstration of the physical signs of child abuse. Unfortunately for many, the emotional signs are even more dangerous.
Straight, No Chaser: The Physical Signs of Child Abuse
Given how often this topic is in the news, we must continue to drill certain points home. This Straight, No Chaser provides visual examples of the consequences of child abuse. A ch
Straight, No Chaser: Battered Woman Syndrome and Why Victims Stay In Abusive Relationships
Domestic violence has been in the news quite a bit lately, and among the many questions asked, perhaps the most frequent is beguiling to many: “Why do the victims stay in the abu
Straight, No Chaser: Penetrating Trauma (Gunshot and Stab Wounds)
Penetrating trauma (PT) is of such magnitude in this country that it is nearly impossible to do it justice in short form. This is primarily a medical blog, and as such I’ll defer
Straight, No Chaser: The Drama of Gunshot Wounds and a Nation at War with Itself
Somewhere in the midst of reconciling the parts of me that are physician, public health professional and African-American male, I realized that I don’t have the luxury to sim
Straight, No Chaser: Identifying Risks of Domestic Violence
Today we point to knowledge as the key to preventing potential life-threatening episodes in the household. This is the second in a three-part series on domestic violence. The prev
Straight, No Chaser: Focus on Domestic Violence
Are you concerned about domestic violence? You are not alone. Domestic violence occurs in every culture and society. It occurs in all age groups and in men and women. It occurs in
Straight, No Chaser: Questions You Should Ask When You Have a Laceration
I wonder if any of us avoid lacerations over the course of our lives. It seems that everyone I know or every patient I have cared for has a scar and a story to accompany it. Fortun
Straight, No Chaser: Fireworks Safety
For many, the Fourth of July is a time of celebration, happiness and creation of good family memories. In the emergency room it’s one of the two worst days to have to work (exclu
Straight, No Chaser: Reacting to Broken or Dislocated Jaws
Should you ever suffer the misfortune of getting hit or falling onto your jaw, would you know what to do? Trauma to the jaw is more dangerous than you might imagine. The risk for b
Straight, No Chaser: TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome
TMJ. Those of you have TMJ syndrome are likely already shaking your head in understanding. Those of you who don’t, be thankful. Take the advice of those who do and read this post
Straight, No Chaser In The News: Distracted Driving
In the news are the unfortunate events surrounding comedian Tracy Morgan’s motor vehicle crash with a truck driver allegedly impaired due to sleep deprivation. I remember driving
Straight, No Chaser: Penetrating Trauma – Gunshot and Stab Wounds
Penetrating trauma (PT) is of such magnitude in this country that it is nearly impossible to do it justice in short form. This is primarily a medical blog, and as such I’ll defer
