Most of the time, car accidents result in little-to-no injury and minor property damage. Sometimes, however, car accidents can be catastrophic and result in traumatic brain damage that can change someone’s life forever. If you or someone you know suffers a traumatic...
Individuals in Pennsylvania who suffer from a head injury should be aware of the symptoms of TBI. Depending on the severity, a traumatic brain injury can range from a mild concussion to severe brain damage. Symptoms of a TBI can include nausea, vomiting, headaches,...
Brain injury victims who file a personal injury claim are often awarded a substantial amount in damages. Pennsylvania residents should know that brain injuries are roughly categorized as either traumatic brain injuries, which are sustained from an external force, or...
It is rarely easy to deal with a traumatic brain injury-not as a patient, and not as a caregiver. The road to recovery is long and difficult. Even after treatment and therapy, your lives may never be the same.As a new caregiver to someone who has a traumatic brain...
Pennsylvania athletes and residents who have suffered concussions and traumatic brain injuries throughout their lives may be interested to learn that these injuries could lead to an increased risk in the development of Alzheimer's earlier in life. It is still not...
Traumatic brain injury patients in Pennsylvania and around the world may have an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. The study was conducted by researchers from Umeå University in Sweden.Researchers identified 3 million Swedish...
A new eye-tracking device could diagnose Pennsylvania patients with everything from brain injuries to autism, according to a presentation at the 2018 International Consumer Electronics Show. The event was held Jan. 9 through 12 in Las Vegas. A technology company...
Pennsylvania residents who have sustained a head trauma may benefit from a simple test that can determine if they have a traumatic brain injury. Thanks to university researchers, a rudimentary blood test to detect certain biomarkers may be able to do so. The...
Constant agitation and uncontrollable spasms are often experienced by victims of traumatic brain injury accidents in Pennsylvania. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the injury, treatment may involve surgery, a medication plan and extensive physical therapy to...
Pennsylvania residents who suffer from traumatic brain injuries may be diagnosed sooner using a technology that measures eye tracking. A doctor and her colleagues have patented a technology known as the EyeBOX that can track the involuntary eye movements of patients....