Category: Care and Support
Accidents do occur, and one of the most common and severe are injuries that affect or damage the head. Any powerful blow or hit on the head that affects the skull, brain, and spine can lead to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The severity of the damage depends on the area of the brain that is […]
Head injury is common and can occur when a person hits their head during a fall or accident. Head injury can be very serious if it damages the brain or affects brain activity. It includes any injury or trauma caused to the scalp, brain, skull, or spinal cord. This injury can be minor or severe […]
In the United States of America, since 2007, traumatic brain injury (TBI) related emergency department visits have increased by more than 50%. As per the available data, in 2013, TBI resulted in approximately 2.8 million emergency room visits, hospitalizations, or even death. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a neurological condition. It results from external trauma […]
Head injuries are one of the most common types of injury and can range from mild injury to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Head injury can occur due to instances like falls, motor vehicle accidents, physical assaults, sports-related accidents, etc. The effect of the head injury varies on the severity, and the symptoms of the […]
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to many emotions and complex secondary effects. Any damage to certain brain parts, like the frontal lobe, can devastatingly affect the patient’s emotional well-being. In addition, traumatic brain injury can lead to various emotional problems. How are brain injury and mental health different? Generally, brain injury and mental […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Traumatic brain injury can result from penetrating wounds, severe blows to the head with shrapnel or debris, etc. Traumatic brain injuries caused due to a powerful jolt to the head or accident often result in short-term or long-term symptoms like […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be devastating for both the victims and their loved ones. It is an injury that severely affects the brain’s functioning and can lead to temporary or permanent disabilities. About 2.8 million people sustain TBI every year. It is the key factor to approximately 30% of all the injury-related fatalities in […]
According to reports, around 1.5 million Americans suffer from traumatic brain injuries per year. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have severe consequences and may lead to permanent damages associated with it. Therefore, traumatic injuries demand a tremendous amount of medical care and treatment. The total cost of TBI in the United States is approximately $49 […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs because of a violent blow to the head. TBI can range from a mild injury to a severe one depending on the extent of damage to the brain cells. Temporary damage to brain cells causes milder trauma. Severe damage to the brain may lead to extensive bleeding, torn tissues, damage […]
It becomes an overwhelming and tedious task to deal with the lifestyle changes following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) injury. This can be frustrating for a patient. Some patients find it difficult to put their symptoms, experience, and pain into words. The key to supporting a loved one after TBI is by understanding the injury […]
