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Cerebral palsy is a type of brain injury. It can lead to a lifelong disability. The brain damage often happens during birth, potentially when the child’s brain does not get enough oxygen or blood flow. That said, cerebral palsy is not always diagnosed right away. It...
Timing is critical in childbirth. If complications arise during a pregnancy, the decision to induce labor or deliver the baby becomes vital. But what happens when 40 weeks come and go, and there is no sign of labor? What happens if the mother continues to be pregnant...
Anticipating the birth of your baby is a joyful and exciting moment, but it can also be nerve-wracking because of the many possible birth complications that can happen. Hopefully, your physician is there to monitor you and care for you every step of the way. While you...
As children, many people have seen cartoons where a character is hit in the head, gets amnesia and is returned to normal after suffering another hit to the head. While it may be a source of laughter in a cartoon, there are serious issues that can arise -- and often do...
The director of the Neurological Institute at Ohio State University has recently completed a study of four patients who all suffered severe brain injuries in car crashes in the last six to 21 years. The study investigated how deep brain stimulation affected severe...
If you suffer a brain injury, you are well aware of the fact that immediate and ongoing treatment is of utmost importance. If you don't get the treatment you require, it could put you in a worse position in the future. Did you know that evidence of a minor brain...
While you understand the seriousness of a concussion, you may not know how to pinpoint this injury. As a result, you could avoid treatment and end up in a worse position in the end. Fortunately, there are many common symptoms of a concussion. Knowing these can go a...
If you are involved in any type of accident in which you hit your head, it is important to receive immediate medical treatment. This is the best way to find out what happened, and to make a final determination as to which treatment is best in the future. A concussion...
The effects of a traumatic brain injury differ from one person to the next. For some, making a full recovery is possible. For others, they will have to learn to live with a serious disability for the rest of their life. Regardless of the seriousness, here is something...
There are many potential complications of traumatic brain injury, with a state of altered consciousness being one of the most concerning. Altered consciousness is nothing more than a change in a person's consciousness, responsiveness, or awareness. While this is...