Posts Tagged ‘traumatic brain injury’
By Paul Stone On July 6th, 2017
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been believed to be linked to a number of cognitive and physical illnesses later in life, including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease, but research…
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By Paul Stone On June 26th, 2017
Concussions remain one of the most pressing issues for the world of football, with no easy answers in sight. To help protect their players, many leagues and teams of all…
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By Paul Stone On June 8th, 2017
When a child suffers a traumatic brain injury, medical professionals watch for a number of symptoms or warning signs commonly associated with the injury. Those include issues like headaches, nausea,…
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By Paul Stone On May 17th, 2017
More than half of all service members discharged from the military for misconduct also had an existing brain injury or mental health condition, according to a new report from the…
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By Paul Stone On April 19th, 2017
When an employee has a brain injury, it can be difficult for an employer to know exactly what they need to do to accommodate their employee’s needs. You can browse…
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By Paul Stone On April 5th, 2017
Men and women who experience concussions often have similar experiences in many ways. The headaches, nausea, and confusion are almost universal among those who experience a traumatic brain injury. But,…
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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…
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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…
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By Paul Stone On March 14th, 2017
A new “microwave helmet” may be able to quickly identify bleeding in the brain after a traumatic brain injury, according to a small study recently published in the Journal of…
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By Paul Stone On March 8th, 2017
Brain injuries can have a huge impact on both your brain and your body. But, new research suggests brain injuries can be felt on an even deeper level too. According…
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