Posts Tagged ‘#tbi’
New Research about TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries)
Long Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries – New Research Brain injuries are serious and life changing events that many Americans have to live with every day. It doesn’t matter who you are, a brain injury can have a major impact on your life and seriously change how you live day to day. Several new…
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“Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries” Infographic
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Fisher Stark P.A. Releases a New Infographic “Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries” This easy to understand graphic will help you understand: The 5 Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries The Top Signs and Symptoms of TBI How Different Areas of Your Brain are Affected Click to download a printable pdf version from the link below: >> Brain…
Read MoreUS 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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Scientists Believe that this Little Known Protein
Can Help Analyze Long Term Traumatic Brain Injuries
Can a Little Wiggly Piece of Protein (Neurofilament Light) Detect Traumatic Brain Damage that Won’t Appear for Years? Unfortunately, brain damage from trauma occurs all too frequently. Typically, the hospital emergency room doctors are looking at brain trauma from a triage perspective. A scan or imaging of the brain typically is used only rules…
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