Brain rest is commonly prescribed following a concussion, and this includes limiting scren time (TVs, phones, tablets, computers). Of course, countless kids rely on computers and smartphones to remain connected with their peers. But a new study has shown that the full removal of these screens may end up causing feelings of disconnection, loneliness, and […]
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When we suffer a fall, our heads are at risk of hitting the ground. When that happens, sometimes our brains can end up bouncing or twisting inside our skulls, which can result in a mild traumatic brain injury, a/k/a a concussion. Medical experts report that concussions are a particularly common injury in daily life. Between […]
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Recently, a group of scientists developed and tested a model involving traumatic brain injury in zebrafish, which could have positive implications for humans with similar injuries. The model made it possible to simulate traumatic brain injuries and identify molecular targets, which are promising for the treatment of neurotraumas and their consequences. This study could lead […]
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The tragic fact is that each year, countless women are involved in car accidents, sports accidents, and other events that lead to traumatic brain injuries. Fortunately, research of the brain and brain injuries/concussions has made substantial gains over the last two decades. Increased awareness among the public could explain, at least in part, why the […]
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Weather-Related Car Crash in Missouri & Kansas are accidents caused by bad weather conditions and are a common occurrence and can be very dangerous for all involved parties. The Federal Highway Administration reports that more than 20% of all motor vehicle crashes each year are weather-related. Many people assume that ice and snow are the […]
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Accident victims who incur traumatic brain injuries often describe psychological harm in addition to their physical injuries. This should not come as a surprise given that concussions can have a profound impact on various aspects of a victim’s daily life, impacting balance, sleeping, vision, headaches, discomfort, and clear thinking. “I’m a different person.” Victims often […]
Continue reading Study Shows Early Mental Health Intervention Strengthens Outcome of Concussions
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Advances in medicine let many people return to work quickly after being injured. Even though fractures, abrasions, and lacerations can result in aches and pain, some also heal completely over time. Some accident victims suffer injuries that impact them for the rest of their lives. Those victims that suffer traumatic brain injuries in accidents may […]
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Traumatic brain injuries are occurring more often in female victims, particularly those who are in high school. A previous uptick in the number of traumatic injuries experienced by boys occurred in recent history but began to decline in 2012. Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Women A primary cause of traumatic brain injuries experienced […]
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With rare exceptions, almost all of the processes performed by our bodies are determined by our brains. The brain might be a single organ, but it is responsible for many important parts of daily life that we often take for granted. Given the valuable role our brain plays, head injuries almost always have devastating results. […]
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Even though acquired brain injuries and traumatic brain injuries sound like they are similar, these two conditions are substantially different in regards to the physiology of the brain impacted and how they are treated. Both of these conditions can change a victim’s life forever. While traumatic brain injuries might sound similar to acquired brain injuries, […]
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