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Care After Brain Injury and Rehabilitation – What’s Available, What to Expect , What You Should Know

Initial Expectations at the Hospital After the onset of injury, the first course of treatment will be at the hospital. Imaging studies will examine the brain to look for trauma or dysfunction. A CT (computerized tomography) scan examines the brain structures. This imaging study will reveal an area of injury/dysfunction due to stroke or other […]

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The Importance of Adequate Care for Those With Brain Injury

It is imperative for those who have suffered a brain injury to receive adequate care because sustaining such an injury will increase the challenges they will face throughout their lifetime. A brain injury can lead to the development of neurodegenerative and neuroendocrine disorders. And because of the limitations they will face on a day-to-day basis, […]

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Concussions, Brain Injury and Personality Changes

Brain Injury Personality Changes Category Being aggressive, violent and unable to make good choices can be some of the changes in a survivor of brain injury or someone with repetitive concussions. They may also suffer from mood swings, mental rigidity, impulsive behavior, be apathetic, lethargic, are unable to show emotion, have no interests, be bored […]

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How to Deal with Having a Stroke

Stroke causes brain damage. The extent of the injury depends on the type and the severity of the brain attack. In any case stroke recovery is hard – for stroke victims and for their relatives and close friends. By Keith Londrie If you are living with someone who suffered from stroke, you should be […]

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How Traumatic Brain Injury Affects Hearing

Traumatic Brain Injury Category >> By Lynn Fugaro Hearing problems are quite common after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because the inner ear is directly connected to the central nervous system. Ringing in the ear (tinnitus) and hearing loss are two of the most widely reported side effects of a traumatic brain injury. Some other […]

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Recovery For Stroke Patients With Spatial Neglect

By Charles Cheow Recovery for stroke patients with spatial neglect may take longer than normal especially if the patient is unaware or in denial of his or her condition. It is important for family members and caregivers to be wary of symptoms. Spatial neglect is a condition resulting from stroke wherein the patient suffers cognitive […]

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Getting the Right Care For Brain Injury Victims

Brain Injury Category >> By N Glover Serious brain injury is a catastrophic condition that leaves the victim struggling to cope with life changing effects. However, they differ in that they affect life on multiple levels. Victims of brain injuries are not only physically affected but also psychologically scarred and often socially isolated. It affects […]

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