Advances in science have made it possible for remarkable gains in the world of medicine that New Jersey residents might wish to know about. Robotic exoskeletons and virtual reality systems allowed people with spinal cord injuries who were paralyzed to move again. The...
Brain Injuries
Damaged memory may be aided by new drug
Although it is often associated with sports, traumatic brain injury, or TBI, affects 5 million Americans according to the Center for Disease Control. It is also the primary cause of disability and death for those under the age of 45. New Jersey residents may be...
Study looks at TBIs in older adults
Traumatic brain injuries have become an increasingly common problem for older adults. They are more likely to be fatal than in younger people, and outcomes for TBIs are also generally worse. As a result, researchers looked at factors that might influence the...
Eye-tracking technology could assist in concussion diagnostics
Medical professionals in New Jersey might take important precautions with a patient suffering certain symptoms after a head trauma, but some individuals may not have symptoms of a concussion until some time after suffering an injury. However, a medical device that...
Study about traumatic brain injuries to be conducted
A number of New Jersey residents incur traumatic brain injuries each year. These injuries are notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Currently, doctors rely on brain imaging scans, such as CT scans, to try to determine the severity of the injury.More than 2.2...
Some older patients may benefits from surgery after TBI
New research out of Finland may bring hope to older people in New Jersey suffering from traumatic brain injuries. According to a study from the Department of Neurosurgery at the Helsinki University Hospital, some older patients may respond well to surgical treatment...
Learning more about concussions in New Jersey
According to medical professionals, the brain never completely heals after a concussion. Therefore, the cumulative effect of one or more concussions may result of chemical or cellular changes in the brain. These changes could impact an individual's ability to...
Cheerleading is a top cause of head trauma
Cheerleading is one of the most dangerous sports in New Jersey and across the United States. According to the Washington Post, the activity causes more than half of all "catastrophic injuries to female athletes," including brain injuries, spine injuries, skull...
How traumatic brain injuries affect victims
A New Jersey resident could sustain a traumatic brain injury after experiencing a sudden blow to the head during a car accident, a fall or a violent assault. A TBI can also be caused by an open head injury from a bullet or flying object that penetrates a person's...
New Jersey brain injury patients and minor cumulative injuries
New Jersey patients may be interested in research that investigates the effects of head trauma caused by injuries during contact sports such as football. While previous research focused on concussions, Stanford University researchers examined injuries caused by...