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...
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University research leads to new technique to treat TBI
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...
Saliva test can help diagnose children with brain injuries
A majority of the research associated with traumatic brain injuries relates to adults. However, significantly more attention should go toward children because they make up a sizable portion of all brain injury sufferers in the United States. Every year, over three...
More parents forbid their kids from playing football
Football has been an American pastime for decades. From high school football games to the Super Bowl, there are many ways people bond over the sport. However, some reports suggest football could become a relic of the past. There has been a drastic increase in the...
Traumatic brain injuries increase risk of dementia
There are numerous types of traumatic brain injuries people can suffer. For example, a person could have a concussion as a result of a direct blow to the head or a contusion. These injuries can result in damage to one or several parts of the brain, and many scientists...
Effects brain injuries can have on other parts of the body
There are numerous symptoms associated with traumatic brain injuries, including, but not limited to, mental confusion, mood disorders, slurred speech, persistent headaches, sensory issues and chronic irritability. An injury of such severity undoubtedly has a...
Avoiding slips and falls in winter
Cold weather accompanied by ice, snow and other types of precipitation can be dangerous when it creates slippery conditions. In fact, slip-and-fall accidents can lead to brain injuries and head trauma. Here are some ways in which you can keep yourself and others safe...
Top 3 causes of brain injuries in the workplace
Getting a head or brain injury while at work may be likelier than you expect. Even if you work in a retail or office environment, you could still get a traumatic brain injury. You do not necessarily need to work in construction to be at risk. What causes brain...
Who is liable for concussions sustained in school sports?
A huge topic of current discussion in the football world is the risk players face with concussions. While most data relates to professional athletes, there is also concern for the risk facing high school football players, who are not doing this for a living. While a...
Leading causes of traumatic brain injury
Anytime you suffer a serious blow to the head, you run the risk of a traumatic brain injury. Depending on whether your brain injury is mild, moderate or severe in nature, you may experience relatively minimal symptoms that subside within a few days, or you may...
