Shaken baby syndrome, also known as abusive head trauma, is a devastating form of child abuse that occurs when a baby or small child is violently shaken. The shaking causes traumatic brain injury and bleeding around the brain and eyes. Sadly, shaken baby syndrome is a leading cause of child abuse deaths in the United...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has become a major health concern in contact sports like football and hockey. Repeated blows to the head can cause concussions and long-term brain damage in young athletes. The accumulation of small hits disrupts normal brain structure and function. This can cause cognitive, emotional, and motor deficits that worsen as exposure...
When we think of the world of sports, we are met with incredible feats of athleticism, unyielding determination, and inspiring performances that make history. However, there’s another side to this coin – a darker aspect not often illuminated by the stadium lights. Concussions and brain injuries, although common in various sports, are topics sometimes skirted...
Life is unpredictable, and accidents can happen when we least expect them. Unfortunately, some accidents can leave us with life-changing consequences, such as a serious brain injury. One of the most devastating events that can lead to such injuries is a truck accident. If you or somebody you love has experienced this traumatic event in...
Brain injuries are a serious business. They are capable of impacting a whole range of daily life tasks that are otherwise taken for granted. Lots of these skills are needed for fulfilling professional obligations and therefore, going to work can become a difficult and different ballpark entirely. There are physical, emotional, and cognitive barriers to...
A brain injury often causes significant long-term effects on an individual. What this looks like varies from person to person but there are common symptoms with a high rate of occurrence. The guide below explores all of the long-term impacts a brain injury may have on well-being and physical capacity and what to do if...
Information collected by the California Department of Public Health says there were 17,528 people requiring hospital care and a further 2,912 adult fatalities from traumatic brain injuries in 2020. Traumatic brain injuries occur following an accident, and the aftermath involves the loss of typical brain functionality. This type of injury can have a serious impact...
Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), can cause symptoms that persist for months or even years, which is referred to as persistent postconcussion symptoms (PPCS). PPCS can have a significant impact on an individual’s daily functioning and mental health. While there have been several studies on the association between PPCS and mental health outcomes,...
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a major health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. People who sustain multiple head injuries are at increased risk for chronic psychiatric morbidity, particularly in the dysregulation of emotional and social behaviors. Previous research has suggested that long-term negative effects on mood states and social functioning are related...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury that can have both immediate and long-term effects, ranging from headaches and cognitive impairment to physical disability and depression. To better understand the full spectrum of brain injury outcomes, researchers are increasingly using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques such as magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), which provides information...