What is Post-Concussion Syndrome?

Post-Concussion Syndrome – What You Need to Know Post-Concussion Syndrome occurs when the symptoms from a concussion persist beyond the time a health care professional would consider normal for the particular patient.  Concussions are, by definition, a type of brain damage. These traumatic brain injuries are commonly seen in car crash victims. Concussions are caused…

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What’s the Difference Between Car Accident Damage and Personal Injury?

Car Accident Damage vs. Personal Injury – Does it Matter? Victims of a car accident can do themselves a disservice by underestimating the connection between personal injury and collision damage. Worse, they undermine their chances of recovery by responding immediately to insurance companies and officially understating the damage that their vehicle and, more importantly, their…

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US Veterans and Long-Term Traumatic Brain Injury Effects

Are You a War Veteran? Did you know? “Evidence indicates that moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases the risk of developing certain forms of dementia. One study of female veterans found a 49% greater risk of dementia among those with TBI.” A study in older war veterans, many of whom were Vietnam vets,…

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Is it Normal to Have Mood Changes After
a Concussion or Serious Head Injury?

“Why Has He Gotten So Moody After His Concussion?” Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries can commonly impact a person’s anxiety or mood. Tasks or small issues that folks could normally take in stride may become more upsetting after a concussion. Concussions also typically make a person feel more down, depressed, or sad than normal.…

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