As Arizona residents may know, mild head injuries are often deceptive. The trauma may be slight, and the injured individual may seem shaken but not hurt. If brain injury occurred, the signs and symptoms may develop gradually. The onset of injury differs from person to...
Brain Injuries
Injuries to the brain can affect many aspects of life
Human beings are both clever and resilient. Each of these qualities can come into play when treating a serious injury. Our individual resilience grants us the ability to heal and recover. Due to our collective cleverness, many amazing medical tools and techniques have...
What emotional issues can be caused by brain injuries?
The way in which we experience life is defined by the functions of our brain. We use our five senses to gather information about the world around us and our brain processes that information and provides feedback. This feedback guides us in our actions and allows us to...
Treatment and rehabilitation for brain injuries
Any Arizona resident could suffer a brain injury at some point in their lives. Brain injuries can occur if a person is involved in a bike accident, car crash or all-terrain vehicle accident. Older individuals are prone to suffering brain injuries during a fall, while...
Traumatic brain injuries can affect communication skills
The ability to engage in conversation is something we may take for granted. After all, most of us have been verbally communicating with others for the better part of our lives. Yet, consider what it would be like to be unable to hold a conversation. Imagine the...
Examining the effects of a car accident on traumatic brain injury
Phoenix residents may wish to have more information about the seriousness of brain injuries related to car accidents. These injuries may result in severe damage, lengthy recovery and long-term effects. Car accidents are the second-most frequent cause of traumatic...
August is a month for emphasizing concussion prevention at school
The beginning of August signifies that summer vacation will soon be over for Arizona children as a new school year approaches. Many students will not only be starting new classes, but will also be heading out on to practice fields and courts to take part in a variety...
Why it is important to document concussion symptoms
With today’s emphasis on treating and preventing traumatic brain injuries, it may seem like more people are experiencing them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than two million Americans will go to the hospital this year after...
A single gene may predict a person’s recovery from TBI
While it is well-settled that the diagnosis on how to treat a person who has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) depends on the severity of the injury and the person’s subsequent symptoms. In essence, a person can suffer several different grades of concussions and...
Brain injury battles can last a lifetime
Parents in Phoenix, Arizona, hope their children live long, happy and healthy lives. For some children, entire lives can be hampered by the consequences of brain injury. When injury is caused by the negligence or fault of another person, one way to protect the future...