Traumatic brain injury (or TBI) occurs as the result of a traumatic event, which injures the brain. This can be a result of a penetrating injury or a closed injury. Brain damage can occur along the path where an object—such as a bullet or shrapnel—enters the brain. TBI can also occur as a result of […]
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A U.S. government panel, made up of sponsors from the Department of Defense, the CDC, the American Academy of Neurology, and the National Institutes of Health are backing an extensive study that will examine the rise of sports-related concussions among youth, and how they contribute to suicide among professional football players. The study will be […]
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