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Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

This animation gives an overview of the frequency of TBI — from causes and symptoms to available diagnostic imaging techniques and basic information on brain anatomy.

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Anosmia or Loss of Smell from Brain Injury

Is there anyway to help someone regain their sense of smell?

Nathan Zasler, MD

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Physical Symptoms of Brain Injury

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¿Qué discapacidades pueden resultar de un traumatismo cerebral?

Â¿QuÃ© discapacidades pueden resultar de un traumatismo cerebral?

Las discapacidades derivadas de una TBI dependerán de la gravedad de la lesión, la localización de la lesión y la edad y salud general del paciente.

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Child Brain Versus Adult Brain with Traumatic Brain Injury

Studies show that a child's brain is more vulnerable to the effects of a brain injury and takes longer to recover. Learn more.

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Blast Injuries Versus Sports Injuries

What are the similarities and differences between sports injuries and blast injuries?

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Severity of Brain Injury

Every brain injury is unique, but what do these levels of severity really mean?

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What Do Parents Need to Know About Traumatic Brain Injury?

Learn what parents should know -- from prevention to how to use rehab therapy, support, and love to help their child recover from TBI.

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What Impact Can Age Have on a Child's Injury?

Dr. Jane Gillet explains what can sometimes happen as a child that sustained a TBI at a young age enters into higher school grades.

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When Does the Pediatric Brain Turn into the Adult Brain?

The brain keeps developing till the age of 25. How should young soldiers and their civilian counterparts be treated after a brain injury?

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What to Do If Your Child's Symptoms Are Not Abating

Oftentimes a child sustains a TBI but her CT or MRI scan shows nothing. If symptoms persist, seek out a specialist.

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A Child's Age at the Time of Injury: What Do We Know?

Learn what symptoms and signs to look for in your child with TBI -- whether the injury happened at 3 years of age, or 12 years.

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Explosions and Blast Injuries: A Primer for Clinicians

Explosions can produce unique patterns of brain and other injuries seldom seen outside combat. Learn more.

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Learn about shaken baby syndrome, mild traumatic brain injury, and how one moment can change a child's life forever.

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Improving Sleep in Veterans After Blast-Induced Brain Injury

Counseling and medication can improve sleep after blast-related TBI.

When Can We Stop Worrying After a Hit on the Head?

If symptoms persist after you've been hit on the head, get re-evaluated. A CT scan doesn't reveal everything.

Brian D. Greenwald, MD

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Concussion / Mild TBI

Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury

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Compensaciones para la memoria

Encuentre estrategias de compensación de la memoria que le funcionen a usted, ya sea utilizando un libro de memoria, ayudas electrónicas o instrucciones escritas.

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Can Head Banging in Children Cause Brain Injury?

An unusual situation, but precautions should be taken to prevent TBI.

Gerard Gioia, PhD

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Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury

Attention and Executive Function in Veterans After TBI

The combination of mild TBI and PTSD can influence performance.

Recovering from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

What happens when you have no filter for sounds, smells, images, and feelings after brain injury?

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Athletes

Research Update: What Is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?

Studies show that CTE is prevalent in many athletes who had head injuries.

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Visual Function in Patients of a Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center: A Descriptive Study

Learn more about the visual problems associated with polytrauma injury.

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Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Sensory Disabilities

Prepare your plans to fit your own unique circumstances.

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Violence Prevention Tips

You can never be too careful. Information about shaken baby syndrome, elder abuse, youth violence, and more.

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Brain Injury: When to Go to the Hospital

Ask the Expert: When to Go to the Hospital

Going to the hospital after hitting your head can be a matter of life and death. Learn when and why to go to the ER, plus warning signs of a concussion.

Jeffrey Bazarian, MD

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Concussion / Mild TBI

Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury

Hospital Care

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Sleep Issues After TBI

Fatigue can be an issue after TBI. Learn about the importance of scheduling rest.

Celeste Campbell, PsyD

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Sleeping Problems

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Traumatic Brain Injury