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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When an accident victim’s brain tissue is severely harmed due to a car crash or other type of accident, the victim can end up in a coma or other type of unconscious state. The amount of time that a period can lose consciousness can last a short time like hours or a day, but they […]
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The introduction of COVID-19 to the human population in late 2019 led to a pandemic that has had a substantial impact on the world. While substantial research has focused on the neurological impairments faced by those with COVID-19, little research has been performed on the impact of the complications created by COVID-19 on people who […]
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A head injury can happen to anyone at any time. These can be really difficult when head injuries or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) happen to the head of a household or a child or young adult. And if an accident involves multiple family members, one person may have injuries that take several weeks to heal, […]
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Traumatic brain injuries can manifest in a wide variety of symptoms that range greatly in severity. These injuries can be mild, moderate, or severe. Traumatic brain injuries happen when there is either a direct or indirect blow to a person’s head. These injuries can include concussions, bumps, and brain injuries. Some traumatic brain injuries can […]
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Data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control reveal that traumatic brain injuries contribute to approximately 30% of all injury-related fatalities in this country. One reason why traumatic brain injuries are so common is that they can result from a variety of incidents ranging from light blows on the head to severe car collisions. Anyone […]
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Brain injuries often prove devastating for accident victims. These injuries also routinely lead to temporary or long-lasting disabilities. Many people focus on the trauma of the accident and the immediate medical crisis of a serious brain injury, but these injuries can also have a long-lasting impact on a person’s life and the lives of their […]
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Driving in the rain can prove deadly, particularly when other motorists fail to take adequate precautions to avoid an accident. When a collision or crash happens due to another driver’s fault in rainy conditions, you can pursue compensation for your injuries or other damages you face. Of course, in Missouri, the state is classified as […]
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