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Dr. Jordan Grafman talks about the Vietnam vets in a longevity study who were able to create stable, good lives for themselves and their families without much systemized rehab like there is today.

Researchers are testing methamphatemine to study its effect on mobility and cognitive function after a moderate to severe brain injury.

Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about DARPA's tiny blast gauge, which worn now by 11,000 soldiers, can quantify who is at risk for brain injury so that they can get screened and treated more quickly.

With the burgeoning understanding of the cellular and biochemical effects of brain injury, pharmacologists can successfully intercede with more promising standardized treatment.

Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about the importance of an interdisciplinary team to treat TBI and PTSD because oftentimes, if one is left untreated, treatment for the other often stays stalled.

Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about misconceptions about mTBI — from thinking a concussion is different from a mild TBI to believing that a mild TBI will always come with life-long, debilitating consequences.

Dr. Geoffrey Ling talks about the military's success in creating a standard, system of care for TBI — from immediate assessment to admittance into a concussion restoration center.

Pediatrician Rachel Berger talks about her research on blood biomarkers that could be used in the emergency setting to test for brain injury in babies and young children.

Unlike adults, children with a brain injury may not manifest any issues until they fail to reach a new developmental stage. Earlier intervention is always advisable, but diagnosis can be tricky.

Both CTs and MRIs come with risks — from sedative drugs to levels of radiation. Depending on the severity of brain injury, parents and doctors should always consider the risk-benefit ratio.

Parents need to balance their awareness of a child's mild TBI with letting that worry get in the way of the child's normal development.