Brain Injury

Several factors may place a pregnancy at high risk. One of these is an elevated blood pressure which may put an expectant mother at high risk of a placental abruption. This is a situation wherein the placenta separates from the uterus early. When this occurs the blood vessels in the area are torn [...]

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Article by Elite Lawyer Project DefinitionBrain injury is a form of head injury specifically related to damage in the brain. The most common cause of injury to the brain is a jolt of head or a powerful hit that shakes up the brain and bruises it inside of the scalp. It takes a [...]

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Article by Mack Wilson Brain injuries are devastating injuries that occur every 15 seconds in the United States. Brain injuries are the leading cause of death in persons under the age of 45. There are approximately 5 to 6 million people living in the U.S. with brain injuries. Leading causes of brain injuries are motor [...]

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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of external force to your brain, which causes temporary or permanent neurological dysfunction. TBIs vary in severity from mild to moderate and can range from a mild concussion to a permanent, vegetative state. There are two major types of traumatic brain injuries: penetrating and closed [...]

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Head injuries can be very serious, even when they at first seem to be only minor. Make sure you are prepared for the worst by learning what to look out for when someone has hit their head, and you could have the knowledge you need to help them improve their chances of surviving [...]

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What is multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that is non-contagious. It predominantly affects the brain and the spinal cord. It is mainly characterized by a wide variety of neurological symptoms that are caused by the demyelization of the neurons. Moreover, it is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s very own immune [...]

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brain injury institute Brain Injury Association – “Bully” brain injury institute Article by Florida Institute Being deprived of oxygen for as little as five minutes can cause permanent brain damage, although anoxic brain injury rehabilitation is possible. There are four major causes of anoxic brain injury• Anemic anoxia• Toxic anoxia• Stagnant anoxia• Anoxic [...]

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