traumatic brain injury

Those who serve the country through military service often make sacrifices that are unimaginable by the civilian population. Many of those who have returned from the conflicts overseas in the past several years have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Now, thousands of these veterans may need additional support to recover and move forward with their post-service lives. Some of these former servicemen and women reside in Massachusetts. According to recent research, more than 300,000 service members have returned with a brain injury over the past 14 years. These injuries are often the result of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device), car accident or other combat-related incidents involving blunt-force…

As people age, they may tend to develop more age-related health issues. While most cannot avoid the risk of all issues during the aging process, one study has seemed to link traumatic brain injury in older patients to a higher risk of developing dementia. Massachusetts families may benefit from learning more about the possible correlation between the two, as many older residents are more prone to falls. The researchers behind the study have acknowledged that it is not without its flaws, but it still seems to point to a correlation between the brain injuries suffered by patients 55 and over and a higher incidence of dementia.…

The terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon in the Spring of 2013 left hundreds of people injured and many more emotionally changed. The wounds of those hurt in the explosions ranged from death to invisible, interior wounds. The generosity of strangers across the world has made it possible for many Massachusetts victims to receive the necessary care that they might otherwise have never received. There are some bombing victims, however, who reportedly suffered a traumatic brain injury and who feel they have not received comparable aid to fully address their medical needs. The issue some survivors have raised concerns the proceeds of…

Soldiers put themselves in harm's way on a daily basis, even when not actively engaged in fighting a battle. As a result, they may have a higher risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury than the ordinary citizen. A recent seminar concerning this type of injury was recently held at a military installation. Soldiers from Massachusetts may also benefit from the information that was shared. Physicians who specialize in neurological health offered soldiers and their superiors an opportunity to learn more about the seriousness of these wounds and the consequences that could follow without proper attention. The emphasis of the conference was…