Traumatic brain injury news
July 8, 2008 09:11

TBI is always in the news because of various reasons like: - Increase in the incidence- Research activities related to TBI- Patient stories especially of those affected in Iraq war- Traumatic brain injury lawsuitSome of the recent news about traumatic brain... (Read Article)

Examining the Incidence of TBI
May 27, 2008 10:42

It had to be one of the most depressing episodes ever on television. No matter how jaded a viewer may be this episode will send shivers up and down the viewer's spine. The episode in question was an old 1990s broadcast of UNSOLVED MYSTERIES. The episode dealt... (Read Article)

Looking at the Background on TBI
April 29, 2008 14:59

Traumatic Brain Injuries represent a serious medical condition due to the significant negative impact these types of injuries yield on cognitive abilities. That is to say, the normal functions of the brain can be seriously hindered after experiencing serious... (Read Article)

Brain Injury Statistics
April 9, 2008 14:49

Consider these facts and figures from the Brain Injury Association of America:

• At least 5.3 million Americans are living with a disability because of a brain injury
  
• The estimated lifetime cost of brain injury was $60 billion in 2000. This includes direct medical costs and such indirect costs as lost productivity)
  
• Someone suffers a TBI every 23 seconds
  
• An average 1.4 million Americans will suffer a traumatic brain injury every year
  

Illinois Implements Automatic TBI Screening for Guardsman Returning from Iraq
April 7, 2008 16:23

Chicago's governor has a message for veterans, which also should be heeded by people who've been involved in car accidents (even minor ones) or who have suffered blows to the head or taken a bad fall.Governor Rod R. Blagojevich urged the state's Veterans to... (Read Article)

Recouping Expenses after Traumatic Brain Injuries
April 1, 2008 15:44

In the case of a traumatic brain injury there will be a host of problems that the injured will have to deal with throughout life that will come will significant expense. For example, it is not uncommon for a brain injury to cause vocal and speech problems.... (Read Article)