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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) may severely affect overall health and well-being. Moreover, it changes the lives of the TBI victim and those who care for them after the traumatic event. In many cases, TBI injuries are caused by an accident resulting from the negligence of another person or business. The damages can be enormous, and […]
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 […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes progressive neurodegeneration by initiating various biochemical processes. Neurological damage occurs at the moment of TBI impact and can develop over time following an impact. Some studies have reported that in elderly patients with a history of moderate traumatic brain injury, there is a 2.3 times greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused when an individual hits their head hard or experiences penetrative brain injury that damages the brain, skull, brain tissue, spine, etc. The severity of the brain injury depends on the damage caused to the brain or the tissue. The effects of traumatic brain injury are based on the damage […]
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 […]
As you navigate the intricate landscape of posttraumatic psychosis following a traumatic brain injury, imagine the intricate web of connections within the brain that may be altered or disrupted, leading to a cascade of symptoms. The journey from injury to psychosis is multifaceted, with various factors influencing the development and manifestation of psychiatric disturbances. Exploring […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by severe damage to the brain tissue. The patient suffering from TBI has to cope with the significant changes in their life, like increased medical expenses, loss of quality life, loss of income, emotional and physical pain, suffering, etc. A recovering TBI patient has to compensate for many things […]
