Every year, thousands of Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries in car accidents, workplace accidents, and slip and fall accidents. Traumatic brain injuries are often life-altering, and many people who experience them do not know what to expect. Learning more...
Most of the thousands of traumatic brain injuries that happen every year are mild. Mild traumatic brain injuries are commonly called concussions. While most people recover from their concussion symptoms quickly, for some, the symptoms can last for days, weeks, or even...
People who experience traumatic brain injuries have various symptoms, and some face challenges with vertigo. Difficulties with vertigo perception can cause imbalance and nausea, along with other symptoms. Until now, doctors have not diagnosed the specific type of...
A recent medical study shows that experiencing a traumatic brain injury may be an independent risk factor for stroke. Experiencing an ischemic stroke can be costly and cause a lifetime of permanent injury. Traumatic brain injuries and strokes are responsible for the...
In October, a St. Louis woman died after a car crashed into her place of employment. After finishing her shift at an urgent care center, she walked outside when a driver lost control and struck her. The driver was allegedly intoxicated. She suffered catastrophic...
A new study published by the medical journal Neuron may explain why traumatic brain injury sufferers experience a loss of cognitive function. Many traumatic brain injury survivors experience a temporary but severe loss of cognitive function. The study is critical...
