Financial concerns of cognitive rehabilitation for brain injuries
Many experts say the first 18 to 24 months after a brain injury is when most — if any — neurological recovery tends to happen. This timeframe is why many families in New York want to see their loved ones receiving the care they need right away. However, while their No. 1 concern is ongoing […]
CDC report: Sports-related traumatic brain injuries on the rise
Due to the increase of sports-related brain injuries among those age 19 and younger, health officials are now pushing for more to be done to prevent these types of injuries from happening in the first place. Overall, the number of deaths due to brain trauma has decreased. However, the number of underage athletes being seen […]
Bicycle accidents a leading cause of head injuries
Most New York City residents do not even own a car. Instead, many rely on public transportation, walking and bicycles to get to where they need to be. And now, with the bike sharing program CitiBike underway, biking may become an even more popular mode of transportation. However, what many riders may not realize is […]
Deadly punch sheds light on brain injuries
Recently, a referee was killed after he was punched in the face by a soccer player. His death turned into a conversation starter highlighting just how dangerous hits to the head can be and the devastating nature of brain injuries. In this case, the referee was punched once in the face at close range by […]
High school football players at risk of suffering brain injuries
A new report shows that the number of high school football players who suffer serious brain injuries is on the rise. In fact, since the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research began collecting information on the number of serious brain injuries in 1984, the numbers have reached their highest levels. Whether you live in […]
The profound effects of a serious brain injury
In some instances, New York City car accidents leave people with minor injuries. People often suffer broken bones and bruises. Although the injuries can be painful and uncomfortable, people can recover from those injuries rather quickly. Sadly, many people aren’t lucky enough to suffer just minor injuries. Many car accidents leave people with serious injuries […]
Could high doses of fish oil be the answer for treating traumatic brain injuries?
People and families in New York City who have seen the effects of a traumatic brain injury know how devastating that type of injury can be. A traumatic brain injury can cause seizures, coma and even death. People who suffer a serious brain injury often must endure a long, painful recovery. One man and his […]
Teenager dies from severe head trauma after party bus tragedy
posted in Brain Injury on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Teenagers from the Queens Catholic School boarded a party bus at the start of the Labor Day weekend likely expecting a carefree time. However, the party quickly turned to tragedy after a 16-year-old boy suffered a severe head injury when he stuck his head out of […]
Was Kennedy crash caused by a seizure?
Last week, we discussed the truck accident involving Kerry Kennedy, the former wife of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy. The accident happened earlier this month. Kennedy hit a tractor-trailer, but failed to stop. She left the highway and was later found by police sitting at a stop light. […]
Car accident leaves young woman with traumatic brain injury
A brain injury can be utterly life changing. A person’s mood may be affected. They may be unable to walk or talk. In some instances, people do not survive. Almost one year ago, a 19-year-old woman was involved in a car accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury. The woman was a passenger […]
