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CDC reports increase in ED visits for concussions in children, teenagers.
A large number of media sources discussed a report showing a sizable increase in kids and teenagers visiting the emergency department (ED) for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Continue reading
Posted in Child Brain Injuries
Tagged brain injuries, concussions, ED visits, Head injuries, tbi's, traumatic brain injuries
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A drug to help brain heal itself
…there are a very small number of new neurons that are generated continuously, even in adult life… Continue reading
Posted in Brain Injury information
Tagged brain injuries, concussions, ED visits, forebrain, Head injuries, hindbrain, human brain, minor traumas, tbi's
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Coldplay
Many great trial lawyers have used music to inspire them, as themes of their case, or even just to remind them what they’re fighting for. Whenever I hear the song “Fix You” by Coldplay, I am always reminded of the … Continue reading
Veterans are being cheated out of healthcare
This is an unfortunate step back for the US Armed Forces, who have been a leader in brain injury study for sometime. Continue reading
Posted in Veterans
Tagged brain injuries, Head injuries, NPR, tbi's, The Neurolaw Trial Group, traumatic brain injuries, US Armed Forces, Veterans
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NFL Concussion Reports Up This Season
The Associated Press reported an increase in concussion reports in the NFL this season. As a sports fan and as a neurolaw attorney, I am curious as to what the NFL will do in regards to these concussions. The NFL … Continue reading
The Labeling of a mTBI
A recent article published by PubMed from the National Institute of Health covers two of the topics I follow the most, traumatic brain injuries and linguistics. The linguistic aspects of “labeling” are very powerful. Where many like to say “a … Continue reading
Cognitive Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury
What is cognition? Cognition is the act of knowing or thinking. It includes the ability to choose, understand, remember and use information. Cognition includes: Attention and concentration Processing and understanding information. Memory Communication Planning, organizing, and assembling Reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, … Continue reading
Sleep and TBI
How common are sleep problems following a TBI? Many people who have brain injuries suffer from sleep disturbances. Not sleeping well can increase or worsen depression, anxiety, fatigue, irritability, and one’s sense of well-being. It can also lead to poor … Continue reading
Facts About Traumatic Brain Injury
What is a traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The … Continue reading
Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
This list is not all inclusive of all TBI symptoms. Also, a victim who suffers a TBI may have very few of these symptoms and still have a very serious and permanent TBI. Continue reading
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