Category: Awareness

Traumatic brain injury effectuates an alteration of brain function caused by a sudden external force or violent jolt. This injury’s characteristics are complicated because it is not a disease entity but comprise a collection of various causes, types of disorders, and severity. Hence, traumatic brain injury is a crucial concern across the world. It is […]

According to data obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of deaths from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by falls increased by 17% in the United States between 2008 and 2017.  A closer look at the data reveals that TBI deaths among residents 55 and older caused by fall-related traumatic brain […]

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a sudden violent blow or jolt to the head. It disrupts normal brain function. A mild injury may temporarily affect the brain. However, severe to moderate traumatic brain injuries can lead to bleeding, physical damage to the brain, and may cause long-term complications or even death. Causes of traumatic […]

TOGGLE MOBILE MENU When the National Football League (NFL) in the US made rule changes in 2009 to make the game safer for players, they also brought attention to the seriousness of head injuries. American football is a violent sport and its 400 million fans seem to enjoy the violent collisions. The NFL rules are […]