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Head Injuries and Long-Term Problems by Dr. Charlotte Thompson Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 20 Feb 2010 6:46pm any parent would not take a head injury or concussion seriously if, and this is a big if, the physicians who saw the child clearly stressed the possible long-term effects... a child's head injury, when to call him or her, and also insist on frequent and long-term follow-ups. When I practiced general pediatrics, I had printed sheets for the parents Read on »

What are the Long-term Consequences of Preschool Head Injuries? by Dr. Romeo V. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Wed 25 Mar 2009 3:41pm While mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is a leading cause of injury for children during their pre-school years, there is little information regarding the long-term... that more severe pre-school MTBI may be associated with persistent negative effects in terms of psychosocial development. The vulnerability of pre-school children to MTBI indicates Read on »

Concussions: What To Look For When Your Athletes Suffer A Head Injury by Broken Brilliant Patient Expert

Posted Sat 07 Nov 2009 10:02pm Tagged: brain damage, Brain Injury, concussion, education, head injury, Head Trauma, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Neuropsychological Effects of TBI, sports concussion, sports... Great post over at Varsity Parenting Head injuries are serious business – we’re talking about the brain here! Every athlete will respond differently from a blow Read on »

Head Injuries Can Come Back to Haunt Us by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted Thu 14 May 2009 4:31pm A 62-year-old friend of mine was getting out of bed recently, he fell as a result of a prescription drug side effect that can cause dizziness. He injured himself badly... was worried about closed head injury. I was thinking of my dad. Read full post: Read on »

Paucis Verbis card: Pediatric blunt head injury by Michelle Lin Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 05 Feb 2010 12:00am -important brain injuries after head trauma: a prospective cohort study. Lancet. 2009 Oct 3;374(9696):1160-70. See other Paucis Verbis cards. ... In this installment of the Paucis Verbis (In a Few Words) e-card series, the topic is Pediatric Blunt Head Trauma . This a particularly relevant topic given the recent Read on »

Positive News About Potential of Alzheimer’s Drug to Help Those With Traumatic Head Injuries by Carol Bradley Bursack Posted Thu 14 May 2009 4:31pm An article on a drug that may prevent long-term damage from traumatic brain injury hit me between the eyes. My dad suffered a closed head injury during World War II. After... on traumatic head injury and Alzheimer' s disease drug: Caregiving Agencies: Find the right one with a survey Read on »

Mental Health Problems as a Result of Head Injury by Jeremiah D. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Fri 03 Oct 2008 12:52pm and impact of head injuries. According to the article, head injuries may be more common than originally thought, may have delayed impact in terms of symptoms (including cognitive... As anyone who has worked in correctional psychology knows, head injuries are often the underlying cause of both cognitive deficits and behavioral difficulties in offenders Read on »

Head Injury After Motorcycle Officer Struck by SUV by Victoria Powell Posted Mon 01 Mar 2010 12:00am head injuries. The recovery is long, slow, and life altering. Not only is the individual affected by the injury, but also the family, friends, and co-workers. Memory deficits... Image by adria.richards via Flickr A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a Cape Cora, Fla., police officer after he suffered severe head injuries during Read on »

Slideshow on head injuries in football by Broken Brilliant Patient Expert

Posted Thu 07 Jan 2010 10:30pm These pictures are worth thousands of words. Are you SURE you want your kids to play football? Read on »

Sequelae and Intervention Following Head Injury by Broken Brilliant Patient Expert

Posted Fri 08 Jan 2010 12:00am Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition I usually call them “after-effects”. My comments are in italics below. A mild head injury, such as from a fall... of the long-term effects that are less than desirable gives me hope, as well. The main issue I have with what Dr. S says, is the feeling that all is lost, if you don’t act quicly Read on »