Traumatic brain injuries are among the most common catastrophic injuries individuals sustain every year. It can result from a violent blow to the head, a jolt to the head or body, or from injuries that cause damage to the skull and penetrate the brain. While more...
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Month: February 2018
The Impact of a Brain Injury on a Child
Concussions and brain injuries can happen at any age, and though it might seem like children are most likely to bounce back from this type of incident due to their youth, the contrary is actually true. A brain injury, especially repeated injuries, can disrupt the...
Can Brain Injuries be Caused by Chemical Exposure?
When we think of brain injuries, we tend to think of blows to the head or other types of physical trauma. Although this is generally the cause of most brain injuries, it is certainly not the only one. In fact, chemical exposure can have a similar negative impact on...
Compounds Found in Kratom Can be Dangerous According to the FDA
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, put out a warning to the public about the herbal supplement kratom. Gottlieb’s statement said, “There is no evidence to indicate that kratom is safe or effective for any medical use." The...
Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Cause PTSD?
Oftentimes, when traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are discussed, they are kept separate. While they are separate conditions, however, it is not uncommon for an individual to live with both of these conditions. In fact, for those living...