The brain is a tricky thing and something that scientists and medical experts are perplexed by every single day. Your brain is known as the "boss" of your body and controls almost everything you do. Talking, swallowing, tasting, smelling and breathing are all...
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Brain Injury
Living with traumatic brain injury
Sometimes a brain injury is relatively quick to heal, but recovery is more often a long process that can take its toll on the victim as well as family members. Coming to terms with this kind of injury is the first step on the road back to some degree of normalcy. Once...
Work-related considerations for people with brain injuries
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can affect a person in many areas: behaviorally, cognitively and physically, to name just three. Often, the repercussions are long-lasting and come with long-term considerations. Here is a look at some of the things you should keep in...
The signs of concussion in children
Dealing with a traumatic brain injury can be a terrifying experience for adults, but handling one in children can be even more stressful. Because kids are sometimes unable to locate the source of their pain or express their feelings to you, it is important to be aware...
Youth football players show signs of brain damage from head trauma
Stories about NFL players and brain injuries have been big news for a few years. Unfortunately, there is far less information about brain injuries in children who play football. With 3.5 million youth who play football, this is an enormous gap in child safety. A...
Did a brain injury contribute to the shooting of Keith Scott?
The fatal police shooting of Keith Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, last week is a tragic, complex matter. Further complicating the issue is the recent news that Mr. Scott may have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Scott's wife filmed the shooting on her...
Will a new drug improve memory function in brain injury patients?
Last week, The Journal of Neuroscience published a study about an experimental drug that may help people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) regain some learning and memory function. The study, which tests the drug on rats, shows promise in reversing memory loss...
Did repetitive head injuries cause Muhammad Ali’s Parkinson’s disease?
The recent death of boxer Muhammad Ali is once again highlighting the dangers of head injuries, especially those suffered repeatedly by athletes in certain sports. Ali had Parkinson's disease, which is a neurological disease that has been linked by some studies to...
Will an adult stem cell study prove useful for TBI?
Toledo-based ProMedica and California stem-cell company Stemedica Cell Technologies Inc. announced an adult stem cell clinical trial that will run for a year. This study aims to determine whether stem cells can cause regeneration of new cells or preservation of...
Workers’ compensation benefits may not cover brain injury expenses
All work injuries have the potential to be devastating. But a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be catastrophic for workers and their families. These serious injuries often have lifelong effects. While the injured worker is likely eligible for workers' compensation,...
