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New research indicates that traumatic brain injuries may actually change brain structure in a way that leads to impaired brain function. Pennsylvania residents who have had brain injuries, even mild ones, may be at risk for developing memory difficulties or other cognitive problems from these changes.

Pennsylvania residents might be interested in news reports suggesting that parents and pedestrians may be contributing to the increasing number of measles cases. At least 64 confirmed measles cases during January are on pace to account for one of the largest outbreaks of the disease in the past 20 years. Many of the younger physicians do not have the experience in recognizing the danger that potential measles symptoms could present.

If there are problems encountered in a normal childbirth, many doctors in Pennsylvania use forceps to make the delivery process easier. A forceps is a medical instrument that resembles two large spoons joined at the bottom. Forceps are used to pull the baby out of the vaginal canal when the mother is too tired to push the rest of the way or when medical emergency requires a faster delivery than the mother can give.