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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. [...]
Progesterone May Prove Helpful to Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
8. August 2011
Most of us correctly associate the hormone progesterone with the female reproductive system. However, this hormone has also been the subject of multiple research studies for almost thirty years since it may offer distinct neuroprotective properties to injured brains. Years ago, scientists noticed that during various experiments, female rats tended to fare better than their [...]
NFL Lawsuit Reflects Heightened Awareness of Concussion Dangers
25. July 2011
Brain Injury News, Personal Injury Lawyer, Traumatic Brain Injury
According to a recent New York Times article, 75 veteran players of the National Football League have filed a lawsuit against the league, claiming that it failed to properly treat their concussions and reveal its knowledge that their injuries might cause long-term brain damage. This case is the first of its kind to specifically claim [...]
How Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Lead to Strokes
18. July 2011
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 can permanently die. [...]
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 [...]
Antidepressants May Help TBI Patients Heal Faster in the Future
29. April 2011
Brain Injury News, Personal Injury Lawyer, Traumatic Brain Injury
A recent study performed on mice offers hope that future traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients may experience faster healing if prescribed antidepressant medications like Tofranil (Imipramine). During this particular study, one group of brain-injured mice was treated with Tofranil while a control group of similar mice was not given the drug. The mice given the Tofranil [...]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
3. March 2011
The month of March is annually celebrated as America’s National Brain Injury Awareness Month. One day of this month is set aside on Capitol Hill so that the Brain Injury Association of America can present its annual “Brain Injury Awareness Day.” March 16th has been set aside for this important event in 2011. Two separate [...]
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. [...]
26. September 2011
Brain Injury News, Mild TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury