by Crash-Law | Jun 11, 2013 | Concussions and Head Injuries
A large study finds that even mild brain injuries [concussion] can have a devastating impact years later leading to mental decline with dementia. Researchers at UCLA reviewed veterans administration records for soldiers that had concussions. The risk for developing...
by Crash-Law | Mar 26, 2013 | Concussions and Head Injuries
Researchers from NYU Langone School of Medicine conclude a single concussion from head injury can cause lasting damage to the brain. This can occur even when routine imaging imaging [X-Ray, CT Scan and MRI], tests show nothing unusual. The study concluded that a year...
by Crash-Law | Mar 12, 2013 | Concussions and Head Injuries
The CDC web site has posted “Heads Up” facts for physicians regarding mild traumatic brain injury (Concussions). GUIDELINE HIGHLIGHTS: MTBI Symptoms may appear mild, but can lead to significant, life-long impairment affecting an individual’s ability to function. The...
by Crash-Law | Jan 25, 2013 | Concussions and Head Injuries
A January 22nd., 2013 PBS News Hour video link below describes how brain injuries and concussions from trauma may now be found with new tests. Link Here Although the news media has focused on NFL and sports head injury, automobile accidents and other crashes are a...
by Crash-Law | Mar 30, 2012 | Concussions and Head Injuries
Billionaire Paul Allen’s, latest donation will expand his commitment to $500 million total for further brain research. At a recent news conference Allen, the Microsoft co-founder with Bill Gates states: “As someone who has been touched by the impact of...
by Crash-Law | Mar 7, 2012 | Concussions and Head Injuries
Medical studies note that traumatic brain injuries, of even mild severity, can persist beyond the typical 3 month recovery period. Recent studies with children up to age 15 reported various symptoms of headache, fatigue, inattention and forgetfulness for up to a year...