Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be marked by similar cognitive impairments, like memory problems, confusion, speech difficulties and disorientation. While these symptoms can dissipate in some…
Every year in the U.S., between 1.2 and 2.85 million people sustain a concussion, a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries cause irreversible neurological issues in at…
TBI symptoms can be debilitating and difficult for patients of any age. When the patients are preschool-aged children whose brains, behaviors and skills are skill developing, the challenges can be…
Athletes who play high-contact sports are at risk of suffering various injuries, including concussions, a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). While various research has suggested that concussions in…
Depression is commonly a complication of traumatic brain injury. In fact, within the first year of sustaining a TBI, at least one in every three people with a moderate to…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be marked by a range of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms. While these symptoms can vary according to the severity of the TBI (and patient-specific…
Difficulties diagnosing TBIs, coupled with the range of associated cognitive and physical symptoms, can make these injuries especially challenging to treat. Conventionally, TBI treatments are tailored to meet the needs,…
When children and teens sustain concussions (a mild form of traumatic brain injury, TBI), medical professionals typically recommend rest until symptoms subside. A recent Canadian study1 may have thrown these…
Concussions, a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI), are notoriously difficult to diagnose. This is largely due to the facts that: The symptoms of concussions can be latent, subtle,…
Traumatic brain injuries can be devastating for many reasons. For starters, they can be challenging to diagnose because the symptoms can remain latent for days, if not longer. Another reason…
