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A new study suggests that young children who sustain a brain injury are three times more likely to have chronic health issues by their middle school years. Brains in young kids are developing functions like executive functioning, organizational skills, and independence, explained lead researcher Dr. Megan Narad. Interference with this critical development causes problems that [...]
Even though he initially appeared to be recovering, a 37-year-old man died after he took a line drive to the head while pitching in a recreational softball game. The 37-year-old man passed away on Christmas Day 2017, about two weeks after the game. Though he was unconscious at the scene and he had to be [...]
Over 80 percent of servicemembers who sustain a combat-related Traumatic Brain Injury might be able to hold either a civilian or military job after they receive extensive physical therapy, according to a recent UK study. In fact, some are even able to return to full-time active duty. The study, which examined employment records of brain [...]
Scientists once believed that young children could recuperate rather quickly from brain injuries, but the evidence now indicates otherwise. A study from the Monash University School of Psychological Sciences concluded that even moderate brain injuries among children caused anxiety, depression and other symptoms more than a decade after the trauma occurred. These effects are well-chronicled [...]
A lacrosse player at East River High School sued Orange County and another player after she sustained a head injury at a 2015 game. According to court documents, Kendalle Holley was almost knocked unconscious after she was hit in the head by an opponent’s stick during a match against Timber Creek High School. Video from [...]
Three people were injured, two seriously, in a head-on collision that occurred on Lake Underhill Road in Orlando on July 8, 2015. The collision resulted in a fire that trapped all three people, who had to be rescued by the fire department. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one of the drivers was issued a [...]
