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Articles Posted in brain injury

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TBIs Can Lead to Increased Risk of Suicide

According to a recent study, individuals who suffer a traumatic brain injury may be at an increased risk of suicide. The brain is responsible for almost all of the body’s functions. This includes emotions, personality, judgment, and inhibition. These character traits are controlled by various lobes of the brain, such as the frontal lobe. If someone suffers a TBI, these parts of the brain might be damaged. If these centers are damaged, emotions and personality might be altered. This may place someone at an increased risk of developing mental health problems such as depression, which might eventually lead to a suicide attempt. This possibility was put to the test by a team of researchers who recently published their findings. Fortunately, with proper treatment, mental health disorders following a TBI can be managed effectively.

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Social Challenges After a TBI 

One of the biggest challenges for individuals who have suffered a head or brain injury is the impact that this has on their relationships with family members and friends. Recently, a study was published in Brain Imaging and Behavior that may shed some light on this challenge. Those who have been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury may suffer from several complications, including emotional lability, rapid mood swings, and other mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. All of these issues can make it hard for individuals to maintain meaningful social connections with family and friends. It might also impact their ability to return to work or school. The goal of this study is to better understand why these problems arise. If medical professionals can understand how these social issues develop, brain injuries can be more effectively treated.

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Household Products Linked to Brain Injuries in Children

A recent study has linked pediatric brain injuries to everyday products used throughout most homes. This study is unique because it shows that pediatric brain injuries, while they occur in sports, can also take place outside of the competitive arena. Traumatic brain injuries due to consumer products may represent a new front as measures are taken to reduce the frequency of brain injuries in children.

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Pediatric Brain Injury 

Neurological damage in the pediatric population can be particularly devastating. Because a child’s brain is still developing, often into their late 20s, the damage that takes place during this period can arrest this development process. Despite this possibility, the developing brain still has the chance to compensate for a pediatric brain injury that occurs early in childhood. This dichotomy has made it hard for medical professionals to predict the recovery time following a TBI that occurs in a child. A research that was recently published might help doctors give a more definitive prognosis to families following a pediatric brain injury.

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Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury is always serious because it has the potential to lead to long-term complications. The neurons of the brain do not regenerate like other parts of the body, making many of the functional and cognitive deficits permanent. On the other hand, the human body is resilient, and even in cases involving a severe TBI, some functional recovery might be possible. This was demonstrated following a catastrophic traumatic brain injury that occurred in a motorcycle accident. A young man made a remarkable, meaningful recovery. The crash was published as a case report in the American Journal of Case Reports.

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Cerebral Edema 

Cerebral edema is a severe complication that could accompany a traumatic brain injury. When a part of the body is injured, cells and fluid rush to this location to start the healing process. This is why people might have a swollen knee or elbow after banging it on a hard surface. The same thing happens inside the skull following a traumatic brain injury. Cerebral edema is a potentially life-threatening complication.

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Tests for a Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury could occur at any time, and it is vital to get a diagnosis as quickly as possible. This is where tests for a traumatic brain injury can come in handy. Depending on the type of TBI that a person has suffered, these tests will yield different results. This will help medical professionals make the right diagnosis and start the right treatment plan as quickly as possible. Some of the types of TBIs that a person might sustain include:

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Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury

Among the possible injuries that an individual might suffer, a traumatic brain injury is among the most severe. The neurons of the brain are responsible for the entire motor and sensory function in the body. Unlike other parts of the body, the neurons of the brain often do not regenerate once damaged. This means the deficits that people notice after a TBI could be permanent. Some types of brain injuries include:

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following a traumatic brain injury and can have adverse impacts on someone’s quality of life. This can make it hard for people to sleep at night, return to work, and can have adverse implications for someone’s relationships with their family members and friends. Some of the ways that people might suffer a traumatic brain injury include being involved in:

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