Thanks to the efforts of researchers, we continue to learn more about traumatic brain injuries, including some of the causes of this devastating condition and some of the viable treatment options. In fact, a group of researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine recently completed a study that could have a profound impact […]
As Brain Injury Awareness Month — the annual educational initiative sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of America — draws to an end, so too will our blog’s examination of traumatic brain injuries. Indeed, our posts have touched on everything from the medical definition of a TBI to the rates at which Americans find themselves […]
Last time, we started providing some background information on traumatic brain injuries as a demonstration of our firm’s commitment to raising awareness during Brain Injury Awareness Month, an annual campaign put on by the Brain Injury Association of America. In today’s post, we’ll continue this effort, discussing the incidence rates for TBIs here in Pennsylvania […]
Now that spring is officially here and there are less than ten days left in March, many people are already mentally moving ahead to the warmer temperatures promised by April. However, before we turn the page on this month, it’s important to recognize a very significant event that has been taking place for the last […]
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that as many as 175,000 children receive treatment in U.S. emergency rooms for sports-related concussions every year. While figures like these suggest that most parents have a good understanding of concussion-related symptoms and treatment, two studies suggest that there is actually significant room for improvement. […]
In our previous post, we started taking a more in-depth look at traumatic brain injuries with the intention of both providing greater insight and debunking certain misconceptions. Specifically, we looked at the various types of TBIs — mild, moderate or severe — and the symptoms associated with each. Today, we’ll continue this discussion by focusing […]
For many people, the term traumatic brain injury conjures up images of severe blows to the head, lasting neurological damage and even premature death. While these visions are certainly vivid (if not somewhat dramatic), they are still not entirely inaccurate, as TBIs can indeed have very severe consequences for victims — particularly if misdiagnosed. In […]
When children report to the local emergency room after having suffered some sort of serious head trauma that rendered them unconscious, the go-to treatment for many physicians is to order a computed tomography scan. While a CT scan is invaluable in that it can provide a physician with a very clear picture as to whether […]
Thanks to the tireless efforts of medical professionals, we now know more than ever about the hidden dangers of head injuries. Indeed, this knowledge has not only sparked greater vigilance on the part of both youth sports and high school sports coaches, but also spurred lawmakers to take action. For example, some states — including […]
Expecting parents naturally hope that their babies will be born healthy, though sometimes birth defects do occur. Whether the defect is detected during pregnancy or just after birth, parents rely on their obstetrician and other medical staff to quickly identify any problems and remedy them as soon as possible. When doctors fail to do this, […]
