Craniectomy is typically performed as a life saving measure. Patients who have experienced a severe brain injury that is life threatening may have bleeding around their brain or swelling of their brain so severe that it can lead to brain compression and brain death.
Celebrating Mexican Independence. Although September 16, 1810, marked the beginning of Mexicoâs struggle for independence rather than its ultimate achievement, the anniversary of the Grito de Dolores has been a day of celebration across Mexico since the late 19th century.
Scholars writing the history of Mexican independence might begin with two straightforward dates: On September 16, 1810, peasants across the countryside responded to Father Miguel Hidalgoâs call to rebellion and took up arms against the Spanish. Eleven years later, Spain agreed to recognize Mexico as an independent country.