Traumatic brain injury

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What Does Deceleration and Acceleration Have to Do With Brain Injuries?

Deceleration and acceleration forces are physical events that can cause significant brain injuries by rapidly changing the speed or direction… Read More

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How Much is a Head Injury Claim Worth?

Suffering a head injury in an accident can be life-changing. Whether it’s a car crash, a slip and fall, or… Read More

Brain Trauma Causes CTE but Researchers Still Have Questions

Nearly 20 Years After Early CTE Studies, Scientists are Still Looking for Answers About Sports-Related Concussions and CTE Risk  Researchers… Read More

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New Study Addresses Higher Sports-Related Concussion Rates in Kids

Youth Athletes More Likely to Sustain a Sports-Related Concussion Than Previously Thought If you have a child who plays football… Read More

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New Concussion Test Approved for U.S. Market

Non-Invasive Concussion Test Will be Available for Children and Adults in the U.S. Concussions and other forms of traumatic brain… Read More

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New Guidelines for Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment

CDC Makes New Recommendations for Detecting and Treating Concussions in Children According to a recent article in Science Daily, the U.S…. Read More

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Study Says Most Auto Accidents and Injuries Happen on Saturday

Weekends are the Least Safe Times to Drive Are some days more dangerous to be on the road than others?… Read More

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Traumatic Brain Injuries May Lead to Dementia

New Study Links Brain Trauma and Alzheimer’s Disease We often think about short-term effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), as well… Read More

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NYU and Columbia Address Youth Football Brain Injury Risks and Safety

Increasing Talk of Serious Brain Injuries Means Parents Have to Make Decisions About Their Kids and Football In order to… Read More

New Study Addresses Long-Term Effects of Head Trauma in Children

Children Who Sustain Traumatic Brain Injuries May be More Likely to Develop Secondary Problems, Says Research Study  If your child… Read More

Bicycle Helmets Prevent Brain Trauma

New Study Emphasizes the Importance of Helmets in Avoiding Bike Accident Injuries Not all states in the U.S. have bicycle… Read More

Scald Burns Ranked as a Leading Cause of Serious Burn Injuries

Scalding and Childhood Burn Injuries When we think about burn injuries, many of us think about serious burn injuries that… Read More

Brain Injuries and Concussions: How Do We Convey the Serious Risks?

NFL Player Says Concussions Should Be Called Traumatic Brain Injuries to Change Perceptions According to an article in Yahoo! Sports,… Read More

NFL Players Exit League for Fear of Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain Trauma Concerns Among Professional Athletes Are NFL players more likely than other professional athletes to suffer a traumatic brain… Read More

Youth Soccer and Traumatic Brain Injuries: Are Changes on the Way?

Soccer Parents File Class-Action Lawsuit against FIFA The link between traumatic brain injuries and contact sports like football and hockey… Read More

TBI Sufferers- Is There A Cure on the Horizon?

Three Recent Advances in Skull Implants, Blood Clots, and Oxygen Treatment Bring Hope Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a condition… Read More