Tag Archives: brain injury
Spinal Cord Injury: Why It’s Not Curable
An accident resulting in a spinal cord injury can have a devasting effect on the injured and his or her loved ones. In just a moment, an individual can go from being an active, engaged person to someone confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his or her life. While this may seem… Read More »
FDA Allows New Test for Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect millions of Americans every year. Whether from falls, blows to the head, or military engagement, a TBI is a serious health concern. Recently, the FDA qualified a biomarker tool, the OsiriX CDE Software Module. This is the first biomarker tool of its type to be qualified. With the help… Read More »
New Brain Injury Detection Device Can Hasten Help
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the nation’s major causes of death and disability. Nearly a third of injury deaths are attributed to TBI. Survivors of such a traumatic brain injury can be left with devastating disabilities. The effects are not limited to… Read More »
Levels of Brain Injury
You may not be able to see a brain injury, but the effects can impact many aspects of a person’s life. Brain injuries can occur from oxygen deprivation or trauma to the head, resulting in a myriad of cognitive and functional issues for the victim. Like any injury, there are different levels of brain… Read More »
