If you were hurt in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you might be facing extensive medical bills, lost wages, and physical distress. Seeking compensation for your injuries should be one of the first steps to help you cover all accident-related costs. But what happens if your injuries will require long-term medical attention that...
Doctors generally recommend children and teens complete physical and cognitive rest until their concussion symptoms subside. Doctors also traditionally recommend a gradual return to stressful activities, such as school and sports. However, since these general guidelines are based on expert consensus rather than strong evidence, they are often disputed by researchers who want to quantify...
According to a new pilot study from Northwestern Medicine, female athletes who suffer concussions during the phase of their menstrual cycles when progesterone is highest feel less stress. While feeling stressed is one of the many symptoms of a concussion, feeling less stressed is a sign of recovery. Researchers also found that the physiological reason...
A new study from researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Biosciences Center shows the long-term benefits of using a hydrogel they call “brain glue,” to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI). The new study provides evidence that the gel protects against loss of brain tissue after a severe injury and also might aid in functional...
More than 1.7 million Americans are affected by traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year. After a person sustains a TBI, there are often changes in brain structure and function. TBIs can also result in cognitive problems like memory deficits, impaired social function, and difficulty making decisions. While previous studies have identified that concussions are a...
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...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) of any severity are one of the leading causes of disability. People with TBI may not only experience a reduced quality of life, but also stigma and negative attitudes about their disability from other people. The term “disability” is broad and generally indicates that a person has impairments that create barriers...
Childhood traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the leading cause of subsequent lifelong disability among children. In children under two years old, the two most common causes of head trauma are accidental (such as car accidents) or physical abuse. Often caused by unsafe environments or lack of supervision, abuse-related TBI cases make up almost half (45%)...
One in three people who experienced moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) will be diagnosed with two or more psychiatric disorders within a year of injury. Nearly three-quarters of those will involve coexisting anxiety and depression, both of which are associated with impaired functional and social abilities. The effects of depression and anxiety can...