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Traumatic brain injuries are a common cause of death and permanent disability worldwide. Many survivors of traumatic brain injuries face serious complications that last the rest of their lives. In one study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, medical researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of […]

Continue reading Study Suggests Brain Injuries Might Result in Loss of Smell

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More than 2 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and over 50,000 brain injury-related fatalities occur each year in the United States. TBIs are one of the leading causes of death in individuals below the age of 35. One reason these deaths are so common is due to the difficulty in receiving a prompt and accurate […]

Continue reading Improvements in Medical Imaging Could Result in Better Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis

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A new report by the 2022 Lancet Neurology Commission has examined the advantages and obstacles in the prevention, care, and research of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which data shows are a leading cause of injury-associated death and disability. Various world-renowned experts have created a report on TBIs, including a Professor of Anesthesia at the University […]

Continue reading Neurology Commission Reports TBIs are a Major Global Health Problem

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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 […]

Continue reading Screen Time Shown to Help Concussion Recovery

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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 […]

Continue reading Five Common Concussion Questions Answered

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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 […]

Continue reading Scientists Perform Cutting-Edge TBI Research with Zebrafish

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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 […]

Continue reading Concussion Protocols Largely Influenced by Men

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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 […]

Continue reading The Unseen Hardships of Concussions / Traumatic Brain Injuries

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