The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that there were about 214,110 traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related hospitalizations in 2020 and 69,473 TBI-related deaths in 2021. Most people suffer a TBI from a fall, firearm-related injury, motor vehicle crash, or assault. Of all types of injuries, those to the brain—according to the International Brain…
Motorcycles are an undeniably dangerous mode of transportation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 84,000 motorcyclists were injured and another 5,014 were killed in traffic accidents throughout the United States in 2019 alone. A publication issued by the Administration suggests that motorcycle helmets saved upwards of 1,870 lives. Some studies suggest that if…
Each year, March is designated as Brain Injury Awareness Month, a period dedicated to raising public consciousness about the prevalence, causes, and consequences of brain injuries. Throughout this month, various organizations, healthcare professionals, advocates, and survivors work together to educate communities, promote prevention strategies, and support those affected by brain injuries. Brain injuries can occur…
When a person suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it often turns into a complex and potentially life-altering event, leading to various complications. One serious complication is post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). PTE refers to the occurrence of seizures following a TBI, creating additional challenges for individuals already coping with the aftermath of a severe head injury….
A traumatic brain injury is often life-changing and almost always accompanied by numerous challenges. One of the many underestimated obstacles frequently presented by a traumatic brain injury is depression. Roughly 33% of all brain injury victims experience the profound psychological effects of a major depressive disorder which can impact not only the victim but their…