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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...
Concussions are a hot topic right now on football fields across the country and on the big screen. The attention placed on the dangers of returning to the playing field after suffering a concussion are becoming more well-known with each passing football season. One...
Nobody wants to suffer a brain injury, but if you find yourself in this position it is good to know that there are treatment options to consider. For example, there are many types of medication that have been proven effective. Any medication prescribed for a brain...
Every brain injury is dangerous. Regardless of the cause, it is important for the patient to receive immediate medical care. Below are the many types of traumatic brain injury: -- Concussion. This typically happens when a person suffers a blow to the head, such as in...