The effects of a brain injury can be long-lasting and forever change the lives of not only those who suffer the injury but their caretakers as well. Since this devastating injury can impact so many people, it is not surprising that a variety of studies would be conducted in conjunction with the injury.
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Could psychedelic drugs be used to treat PTSD?
In previous posts we have written about how post traumatic stress disorder could be a side effect following a brain injury or a traumatic event such as a car accident. This debilitating condition can make life difficult for those suffering from it causing a variety of symptoms including anxiety, feelings of avoidance, trouble concentrating and issues with sleeping. They may appear for a short period of time or, in other situations, last for years. They can be difficult not only for those suffering from it but close friends and family as well. There is no one treatment that can address the symptoms…. Read More
The Rise of Concussions
Concussion awareness is on the rise in recent years and Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is the latest high profile athlete to be associated with the injury. Bouchard’s diagnosis hasn’t been confirmed, but it seems likely that she suffered a concussion after slipping and falling on the floor of a physical therapy room during the United States Open, and a lawsuit is underway.
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TBI can lead to more than just physical symptoms
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury you may be anxious to “get back to normal” as quickly as possible. For some individuals this happens fairly quickly. In other cases however the symptoms can linger long after the incident that caused the injury, dramatically impacting the life of those affected.
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Brain injuries and falls
While readers are likely aware that people in Canada fall every day, they may not realize how many injuries–such as brain injuries–are suffered as a result. Statistics Canada reports that falls are actually the leading cause of injury in the nation. In Canada each year, more than four million residents are hurt. While older people may be the first demographic that come to mind when one thinks about those who suffer brain injuries following a fall, the reality is it happens to people of all ages.
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Blood test for brain injury in children shows great promise
Between Canada and the United States combined, children suffer more than 300,000 concussions each year. Brain injuries can potentially result in serious repercussions for those living with them. The best way to avoid this is to receive the treatment necessary in a timely manner. Before that can happen however, the condition must first be diagnosed. Since the symptoms of a brain injury can vary and be hard to recognize this is not always easy to do. CT scans and x-rays alone are not definitive and may expose patients to radiation unnecessarily.
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Tips for staying safe while snowmobiling this winter
The winter season is one that some people who reside in Ontario look forward to. Those who ride snowmobiles may be part of that group. While many enjoy participating in this activity, at times it can be dangerous. Accordingly, snowmobilers should take certain precautions to stay safe while on trails.
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Brain injuries and PTSD
Brian injuries are undeniably a complex injury. In addition to sometimes being difficult to diagnose, because no two people are exactly the same, their recoveries can vary greatly. For some, post-traumatic stress disorder is a part of the aftermath. This is true regardless of how the traumatic brain injury is incurred.
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Is there a connection between brain injuries and suicide?
By now, most people are likely aware that a concussion may take quite some time to recover from. In some cases the person who suffers it may never be the same. It can be difficult for people in this situation to adapt to the symptoms that can linger for weeks or even months. While some of those symptoms are physical in nature—such as headaches—others impact their emotional wellbeing. Specifically, it can cause a change in their behaviour.
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Moderate brain injuries could lead to difficulties years later
When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury there are multiple things that individual needs to be aware of. While the first thing is of course obtaining the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment, the injured individual, or possibly his or her caregivers should be aware of how the matter could impact the future.
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