A recent medical study shows that experiencing a traumatic brain injury may be an independent risk factor for stroke. Experiencing an ischemic stroke can be costly and cause a lifetime of permanent injury. Traumatic brain injuries and strokes are responsible for the...
In October, a St. Louis woman died after a car crashed into her place of employment. After finishing her shift at an urgent care center, she walked outside when a driver lost control and struck her. The driver was allegedly intoxicated. She suffered catastrophic...
A new study published by the medical journal Neuron may explain why traumatic brain injury sufferers experience a loss of cognitive function. Many traumatic brain injury survivors experience a temporary but severe loss of cognitive function. The study is critical...
Every year, approximately 1.4 million people experienced a traumatic brain injury in the United States. Traumatic brain injuries occur when a person experiences a sudden jolt to the head, or the force of a car accident causes their brain to become injured. Children...
Coping with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is incredibly challenging. The symptoms of a TBI vary widely between each patient, and they can include anxiety, depression, pain, loss of cognitive function, headaches, and severe fatigue among many other symptoms. Those who...
Experiencing a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) can impact a person for life. The person who experienced a traumatic brain injury may need to cope with symptoms for a long time. Additionally, their spouse, adult children, or friends and family often need to step...
