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Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a form of acquired brain injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can...

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Ultrasound May Be Sound for Head Trauma

Head injuries are very common in childhood, accounting for 600,000 visits to the emergency room each year in the United States. Clinical examination alone may not be able to detect internal damage.

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Head Injuries May Hike Military Suicides

Trying to remain mentally well is one of the most serious challenges facing military servicemen and women who are on the battlefront and veterans at home.

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That's a Head Injury; This is Not

Veterans can identify the headaches, loss of consciousness and dizziness that characterize a mild brain injury. But a number of other symptoms unrelated to the injury incorrectly get caught up in the mix.

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One Year Later, the Brain Can Still Hurt

One major hit to the head is all it takes. Trouble focusing, headaches, lightheadedness and other symptoms can stick around with patients who have a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI).

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Stop the Party After Head Injury

Head injuries can come with an unpredictable recovery process. Coping with the physical and mental stress of a traumatic brain injury may lead to short-term substance abuse.

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Looking for Risk Factors in Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury more likely among men with lower initial cognitive function
Safety Gear Doesn’t Stop Concussions
Concussion risk still high despite wearing helmet and mouth guards
Take Care After Brain Bleed
Subarachnoid hemorrhage patients need to quit smoking and watch blood pressure and cholesterol
You are Benched
Athletes with concussions encouraged not to participate until fully healed
Junior Seau Suffered Brain Disease
Brain of Junior Seau revealed evidence of CTE brain disease from multiple hits to head
More Grim News for Gridiron?
Retired NFL players have slightly higher rate of cognitive impairment and depression
CT Scans Can Miss Minor Bleeds
Mild traumatic brain injury may damage brain in ways only seen by MRI scans
Not All Head Injury Scans Are Equal
MRIs are more accurate than CT for determining traumatic brain injury damage and outcomes
Treating the Brain Still Hard to Do
Pressure monitoring not better than other methods in treating traumatic brain injuries
Easier Medical Care For Veterans
Traumatic brain injury long term effects to be covered under new rules for veteran benefits
Battle of the Brain Trauma
CTE stages better defined after studying donated brains of former athletes and veterans
How the Brain Fixes a Concussion
Imaging of traumatic brain injury patients shows differences in water movement along axons
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Larry Holmes on Head Injuries
Former World Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes shares his thoughts on head injuries after 37 years in the ring.
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