There is no doubt that the brain is the most important organ in the human body. Our brains are responsible for our ability to learn, speak, reason, and even control our muscle movements. The brain is one of the most…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are a sudden injury that damages the brain. A brain injury is caused by an outside force, often from a violent blow to the head from a car accident or sports injury. Brain injuries can lead…
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is typically caused by an accident and includes a wide range of medical conditions that involve trauma to the brain. Mild TBI (mTBI) are classified as cases where less severe than typical injuries cause the brain…
Read MoreAn investigation by NPR and ProPublica released in June, 2010 found that the military health system is failing to diagnose and treat traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in troops who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. A review of government records…
Read MoreTraumatic brain injury (TBI) causes injuries ranging from mild and temporary to severe and permanent. Some injuries affect cognitive ability, mental health and communication while others affect sensory and motor skills. The damage caused by TBI can be absolutely devastating….
Read MoreTraumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause a whole range of temporary and lifelong health issues. According to United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50,000 people die and an additional 85,000 people suffer long-term disabilities from TBI every…
Read MoreCongressional hearings in 2009 revealed that the NFL had covered up the link between concussion and mental illness (traumatic brain injuries). This was immediately followed by the league’s admission that concussions can lead to “long-term problems.” Recent backlash against youth…
Read MoreTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined by mild to severe dysfunction in the brain caused by an external mechanical force. Among civilians, TBI is most commonly caused by a fall, car accident or sports injury. Active duty service members are…
Read MoreAbout 10 percent of children born with cerebral palsy incurred the brain injury as a direct result of medical malpractice. That means that one in every ten children with cerebral palsy would not be suffering from the injury had the…
Read MoreA brain injury can be a devastating, lifelong injury. Brain injuries caused by a birth injuries may be due to one of many complications, and can result in numerous injuries and disabilities. When a personal injury is caused by the…
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