Scientists have only begun to scratch the surface regarding the link between contact sports and traumatic brain injuries. There have been multiple lawsuits against the National Football League (NFL) in the United States by players who have died or become severely...
People who experienced traumatic brain injuries are at a higher risk of developing other types of neurological diseases such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. In addition to these neurological diseases, it appears as though dementia and...
A Missouri family is recovering after a recent dangerous head-on collision on Highway 17 near Roby, Missouri. The young mother had her five children in the back seat of her vehicle when the crash occurred. The mother became injured with facial lacerations. Three of...
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident or a slip and fall accident, you may feel overwhelmed when it comes to treatment. Many traumatic brain injury survivors will be on a long road to recovery, which can be an incredibly frustrating process....
Many of us assume that to suffer a traumatic brain injury or concussion, we must lose consciousness at some point. If you have ever visited a doctor after experiencing a potential concussion, you know that one of the first questions the doctor will ask you is whether...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be devastating for everyone involved. Even with all of our advanced medical technology, scientists are still learning about the causes and treatments for traumatic brain injuries. We now know that even small injuries to a...