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When Your Child Suffers a TBI: Internet Resources for Parents
Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are the leading cause of children’s deaths and disabilities. Once your child has been diagnosed with this type of medical condition, you may feel overwhelmed by all that you need to learn. Fortunately, there are a number of trustworthy Web sites that provide helpful information for parents in your situation. [...]
How Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Lead to Strokes
13. June 2011
by Elizabeth Smith, J.D., M.A. After suffering traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), patients must be closely monitored since further complications like strokes and seizures may develop. A stroke often occurs after the vascular system carrying blood to the brain tissues is damaged. If the blood loss to the brain occurs over an extended period of time, brain cells [...]
Warning Signs: Young Children’s Traumatic Brain Injuries
8. February 2011
Approximately 1.7 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) each year. Children aged four and under, along with teens between 15 and 19 years of age, are the two groups most likely to incur such injuries. Young children frequently suffer their TBIs while exploring their immediate surroundings. Since children’s brains are still developing, their TBIs [...]
Traumatic Brain Injuries: Current NINDS Research Projects
13. January 2011
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a component of the National Institutes of Health overseen by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). A key mission assigned to NINDS is to conduct research designed to improve the quality of life of those afflicted with various neurological disorders, including [...]
Emotional Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injuries
10. January 2011
Healthcare experts continue searching for positive new ways to help traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients heal emotionally from their injuries. Towards this end, Dr. Glen Johnson (clinical neuropsychologist and author of The Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide) has outlined steps that TBI patients can take while trying to secure a greater sense of inner peace. [...]
Helpful Equipment for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
7. January 2011
Once traumatic brain injury patients have been discharged from general hospitals and rehabilitation treatment centers, they can usually move back home. Family and friends can help ease this transition by making sure all doctor-recommended equipment and supplies have been ordered and delivered before the patient arrives home.. Although traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can inflict different [...]
Brain Swelling and Traumatic Brain Injuries
12. October 2010
Many traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) develop as the result of car accidents, sporting mishaps and major falls. Chances for full recovery often depend on whether the person develops further complications such as swelling (edema) of the brain. Doctors will first pursue orthodox practices to relieve the sudden, added pressure within the brain. One approach involves [...]
Brain Injuries Recovery Strategies
23. August 2010
Before you even can begin to recover from brain injury, the doctors should observe you and decide the best treatment strategy that you can use. Not all symptoms caused by a brain injury will be experienced by all patients. Some patients have to deal with less issues than others whereas others have to deal with [...]
Should You File A Brain Injury Lawsuit?
20. August 2010
If you or a member of your family has been physically incapacitated with a brain injury through no fault of yours, you should seek compensation immediately. At the very least the person or persons responsible should help pay for your medical and rehabilitative expenses. To assess your situation and help you determine if you have [...]
What is Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation?
6. July 2010
When one speaks of an acquired brain injury, he is referring to an injury that happens after a person in born. It is nor genetic nor a problem caused by the pregnancy. It is caused by some kind of head trauma, substance abuse, sickness, infection, or lack of oxygen. The treatment and rehabilitation of brain [...]
26. September 2011
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