Brain Injuries

The common dye, Brilliant Blue G, that makes M & Ms and Gatorade Blue, blocks the damage of ATP released after spinal cord injuries. BBG is a promising treatment.

Jul 29, 2009 - Art Ayers

Survivors of traumatic brain injury often experience cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioral changes. Expressive arts therapy offers a means to cope and recover.

May 26, 2009 - Krista Wissing

Although brain death implies the absence of brainstem reflexes, spinal reflexes may remain. This persistent "response" may confuse family members.

May 15, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

A slip and fall is all it takes to puncture an artery and cause an epidural hematoma.

Mar 21, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh

While the cause of Reye's syndrome is unknown, you should be aware of links to drugs containing salicylates, such as aspirin, that makes it a risk for your children.

Oct 26, 2008 - Kenneth Rosen

An injury to the head can be very serious. This article focuses on some of the signs and symptoms of a serious head injury including tests and scans that are carried out.

Aug 20, 2008 - Asia Yousaf

Epidural hematomas, subdural hematomas, and subarachnoid hemorrhages are types of bleeding that require urgent attention.

Jun 7, 2008 - Anthony Lee

Trauma to the brain results in many mood and behavior problems. Depression is frequently cited after a mild head injury due to frustration and loss of self esteem.

Oct 30, 2007 - Sara E. Lewis

Traumatic brain injuries can be life changing. Look for symptoms in anyone who has hit his or her head and treat head injury like the very real injury that it is.

Sep 7, 2007 - Sara E. Lewis

TBI occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can affect who an individual is and have devastating outcomes including permanent disability and even death.

May 2, 2007 - Melinda Thompson