Medical researchers estimate that more than 27 million people around the world sustain a traumatic brain injury each year. And while concussions occur more frequently than most people realize, there is new evidence that suggests even mild head trauma can cause long-term damage and increase the risk of neurological disease. According to a study published...
According to a peer-reviewed article published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers can accurately diagnose concussions using a biomarker in saliva. This major finding can potentially aid doctors and athletic trainers in rapidly determining if athletes suffered concussions using an objective test. Scientists and doctors studied the saliva samples of more than 150...
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University published new findings in JCI Insight that revealed there are increased levels of immune cells called innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) in the brain which promote inflammation that can worsen brain damage for up to a year following a traumatic brain injury. The researchers also report...
According to new research from Oregon Health & Science University, injuries and diseases that afflict a relatively small number of brain cells create a chain reaction that stops activity across a complex network of neural circuits. Scientists believe the findings can shed light on why people can suffer from temporary but severe loss of cognitive...
Even the most common types of accidents, such as car accidents and work injuries, can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A severe TBI’s potential side effects are memory or attention loss, extreme weakness, loss of vision, and behavioral problems. However, not all TBI injuries are that severe. If you or your loved one suffered...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the leading cause of disability for people under 40 years old. Individuals can suffer traumatic brain injuries from even the most common accidents, such as slips and falls, car accidents, workplace accidents, and more. If you or your loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury, you might be wondering if...
One in four women will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at some point in her lifetime. The majority (up to 95%) of injuries caused by IPV are sustained to the head, and about 73% of these traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are classified as “mild,” also known as a concussion. A significant number of women who...
A class-action lawsuit has forced the U.S. Army to announce it will review thousands of discharge records of veterans who have been impacted by military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other behavioral health conditions. The review was preliminarily approved on December 28, 2020, as part of a settlement reached in the...
Athletes who compete in contact sports are at serious risk of suffering traumatic brain injuries (TBI) whenever they compete. This is especially true for fighters competing in mixed martial arts (MMA), boxing, Muay Thai, and other combat sports (MMA). When it comes to combat sports, fighters know that once they step into the cage or...