Month: May 2017

Some medical professionals refer to it as the “invisible injury” because it is so difficult to diagnosis due to the range of symptoms, but if it is not diagnosed, it can result in lifelong struggles. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) "occurs when an external mechanical force causes brain dysfunction." Although that is a general definition, as TBI occurs in a variety…

The Social Security Administration reports that a severe traumatic brain injury can take away your ability to communicate, concentrate, and retain memories, which may drastically affect your ability to work, adapt to new environments, and learn new skills. Losing these abilities will impact almost anyone’s education and profession. Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries are actually the leading cause of death, physical…

What is Traumatic Brain Injury? A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a type of brain injury that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. They can range from mild to severe, and the complications associated with them are in direct proportion to the severity of the initial injury. The most common form of mild TBI is also known as…