According to new research published in Brain Injury, nearly three of four nonfatal traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in youth and children requiring hospitalization involve consumer products registered with the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC). Out of more than four million pediatric TBIs that…
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A study recently published in the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma has found that a staggering number domestic violence survivors experience head and brain injuries as a result of their abuse. 81 percent, or over four in five, of women who sought help after…
May 1 officially marked the beginning of Stroke Awareness Month across the United States. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the nation, killing more than 140,000 people annually. The quality of survivors’ lives can be shattered with long-lasting or permanent complications such…
Acetaminophen, which is frequently known by the brand name Tylenol, is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter painkillers in the world. While acetaminophen is generally considered safe to use, researchers are still making new discoveries about the risks that come with taking it. These…
According to scientific research, cannabis may be an effective way to manage symptoms of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is often spoken of in the context of NFL football players, with one high-profile New York Times study finding that out of…
In Washington, D.C. and other urban hubs across the nation, electric bikes and scooters have been gaining popularity as an alternative to driving. While using them may decrease commute time, they also come with an increased risk of sustaining a serious head injury. At the…
Each year, 2.8 million Americans, 30,000 of which are children, sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI). These injuries can cause debilitating health conditions for the rest of someone’s life. Even so, a steady stream of research being released on TBIs indicates a promising future for better…
Each year, one of every 20 U.S. deaths, which encompasses around 140,000 people, is caused by a stroke. Nearly nine in 10 of these strokes are ischemic strokes, which occur when blood flow to the brain is limited or blocked. This blockage deprives the brain…
Recently, researchers at the University of California confirmed that head injuries can lead to serious brain disorders in the future. This study was the first to examine individual cell types’ reactions to brain trauma, which was done through the observation of 6,000 individual cells in…
For decades, brain cooling has been used as a method to reduce brain inflammation and damage in patients who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, it has also been considered a controversial treatment within the medical community. Although there have been multiple prior studies…
