Although it is often associated with sports, traumatic brain injury, or TBI, affects 5 million Americans according to the Center for Disease Control. It is also the primary cause of disability and death for those under the age of 45. New Jersey residents may be interested to know that pharmaceutical drug company Tetra Discovery, along with the University of Miami, has discovered that PDE4B may be able to improve the memory and learning performance of patients with brain injuries.
Damaged memory may be aided by new drug
Welder exposure to hazardous metal fumes
New Jersey welders should be aware of the various health risks posed by harmful welding fume byproducts. All types of fusion welding produce potentially harmful gases and byproducts, which can lead to such serious medical issues as cancer and central nervous system damage. Lung and larynx cancer are commonly associated with welding fume exposure, as is kidney damage.
