Concussions are one of the most widely known types of brain injuries, but they are also among the most misunderstood. There are many misconceptions that can lead to costly mistakes when dealing with the potential for a concussion. The more you understand about the...
Helmets are an important part of athletic equipment. Although football players and other athletes use helmets to protect against brain injuries, there are concerns that this headwear does not prevent head or brain injuries. It is important to know the relationship...
Sustaining a brain injury is something that can affect you for the rest of your life. Even after receiving treatment, there is a possibility that you will live with lingering effects or lasting symptoms such as depression for many years to come. Experts explain that a...
Slip-and-fall incidents can happen to anyone, anywhere: shopping malls, grocery stores, at work, on stairs and more. These types of accidents may lead to serious health repercussions or even death, especially if you sustain a traumatic brain injury. According to the...
Students who suffer a concussion often have to stay out of school for a period of time to support their recovery. Since symptoms can linger after their doctor gives the all-clear to return, transitioning back to school may not be as simple as hopping on the bus and...
Post-concussive symptoms, or post-concussion syndrome, are when the experience of concussion symptoms lasts longer than the expected period. Concussions usually take weeks or a few months to heal. According to the Mayo Clinic, the causes of post-concussion syndrome...
After sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI), brain cells begin to repair themselves. However, they need help to speed the process along. This is where rehabilitation comes in. With dedication and practice, a TBI patient can move forward again with the help of...
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have spent five years working on a non-invasive technique to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other neurological disorders. The research team believes the new technique will improve upon the current...
Doctors treat about 4,000 children age 19 and under for sports-related traumatic brain injuries in New York every year, according to data from the New York State Department of Health. While contact sports, such as rugby, football and ice hockey cause the most...
A traumatic brain injury is an injury that occurs after a blow to the head or when an object penetrates the skull. While individuals of any age may suffer a TBI, normal childhood activities may make children increasingly vulnerable to this type of injury. According to...
