Category Archives: Brain Injuries
OB-GYN “Never Events” Cause Serious Birth Injuries
You have countless concerns as a parent waiting to welcome your child into the world, from keeping yourself healthy and preparing the baby’s room to getting finances in order for another family member. The one thing you should never worry about is medical errors made by Florida healthcare providers. The most egregious mistakes are… Read More »
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
The brain is one of the most powerful, complicated organs of the human body, so it’s not surprising that trauma to the head can lead to severe, life-changing injuries. To support the more than 5.3 million Americans who live with long-term permanent brain injuries, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) established March as… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Concussions
A concussion is a type of brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head, temporarily disrupting brain function. Every brain injury should be treated seriously, though there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Concussions are as unique as the individuals themselves, affecting them in varying ways and to different degrees. Some symptoms might… Read More »
Why Brain Injuries Should be Taken Seriously
When you suffer a blow, bump, or jolt to the head, there might not be any visible marks and you might not notice any symptoms immediately afterward, but that does not mean you are fine. Brain injuries are some of the most ignored and untreated injuries in the country, despite the potentially severe health… Read More »
The Seriousness of a Child Brain Injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in children and adolescents in the country. Nearly half a million of emergency department visits for brain injuries every year involve children under the age of 14. This is just the tip of the iceberg,… Read More »
Learn More About Recovering from a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
We recently published an interesting SlideShare presentation regarding the serious consequences often suffered by those with mild traumatic brain injuries. Take a look at the presentation below for information regarding the potentially catastrophic symptoms that often result from such injuries. The presentation provides information about the frequency of traumatic brain injuries in the United… Read More »
Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Anything but Mild
When someone suffers a blow to the head or is deprived of oxygen for even a short period, the resulting damage can be life changing for the injured person. Every year, millions of people require medical treatment after suffering a traumatic brain injury in the United States. While the effects of a severe injury… Read More »
Kids Who Play Sports Experiencing Greater Numbers Of Head Injuries
Head injuries, including traumatic brain injury, are becoming more and more common among high school athletes, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Between 2000 and 2009, the number of reported head injuries rose by 60 percent for kids under 19. At the same time, more and more is being learned about the… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injury May Increase Risk Of Stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in adults. New research out of the University of Michigan suggests that those who experience a traumatic brain injury may be at greater risk in the long run of suffering from a debilitating stroke, on top of dealing with an existing head trauma. While this… Read More »