Posts Tagged ‘TBI and disability’
By Paul Stone On May 3rd, 2017
Concussions are typically thought of as a “short-term” injury. After a week or two, it is assumed a person will heal and be back to work and normal life. But, for the military service members who sustain concussions in combat, a brain injury is just the start of several symptoms that grow and last for…
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By Paul Stone On April 3rd, 2017
The personal costs of traumatic brain injury can be devastating. Disability, mental and emotional changes that can be potentially long-lasting, and relationship strain are just a few ways the injury can affect a person. However, it is often forgotten that the actual monetary cost of TBI can be just a severe for many. A new…
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By Paul Stone On March 16th, 2017
A single symptom following traumatic brain injuries in children may be key to identifying those most at risk for disability as they grow, says a new study from researchers at Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California. The team says children with delayed visual perception following a serious brain injury may develop unique…
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