Many veterans sustain injuries in combat, and this includes brain injuries. Sadly, these injuries may be why more Florida veterans are dying young. Study on veterans and brain injuries A study involving veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) appeared in “JAMA Network Open” in February 2022. It showed that those who served […]
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Statistics on brain injuries
Brain injuries are challenging to manage for Florida families. There is a great deal of care and expense required. Brain injuries frequently occur because of motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, slips and falls, and other incidents. Studies support how brain injuries affect the person and the world around them. Brain injury symptoms manifest in many […]
A brief overview of brain hemorrhages
A stroke is one of the leading causes of death in Florida and the rest of the world. Brain hemorrhaging is a condition that can be as serious as a stroke, as it blocks the supply of blood to the brain. After a serious injury or illness, brain hemorrhaging can develop with a wide range […]
What to know about TBIs
Recent figures reveal about 210,000 Florida residents live with a disability related to a traumatic brain injury. It helps to learn some facts about the causes, symptoms and types of this type of a serious injury. Overview of TBI A traumatic brain injury occurs when a sharp blow or jolt to the skull interrupts normal […]
Sports may cause brain injuries among young people
An athletic activity needs not to be a combat sport, such as boxing or MMA, to cause brain trauma. Nor do the participants have to be adults to face severe injury risks. Many young persons competing in high school and college sports find themselves at significant risk for traumatic brain injuries. Florida parents and guardians […]
What is life like after a brain injury?
Short-term outcomes of brain injuries A brain injury refers to damage or impairment of the brain tissue, caused by a traumatic event such as a car accident, fall, assault, or exposure to toxins. This type of injury can have a profound and lasting impact on every aspect of a person’s life. If you or a […]
Types of head injury from vehicle accidents
Vehicle accidents are the second most common cause of brain injury after falls. A person in Florida may experience one of several types of brain injuries. Concussions A traumatic brain injury occurs when a blunt force interrupts the normal function of the brain, such as hitting a steering wheel. Concussions are commonly mild traumatic brain […]
Dealing with TBI after a car accident
Were you recently involved in a car accident in Florida? You may have suffered what is known as a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. This is an injury that occurs when you receive a serious jolt or blow to the head. TBIs can occur for a number of reasons but are most commonly caused when […]