Articles related to "Head Trauma"

Trainers and doctors are increasingly recognizing the subtle signs of concussions in athletes. Symptoms and management of head injuries are discussed.

With 3.8 million sports related concussions sustained each year in the US, how can parents, athletes, and coaches work together to reduce concussions in youth sports?

The aging brain combined with common medications makes older adults more vulnerable to traumatic brain injury with more severe consequences.

Parkinsonism refers to any group of symptoms that closely resemble Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's is a brain disease described by the British doctor, James Parkinson.

An injury to the head can be very serious. This article focuses on some of the signs and symptoms of a serious head injury including tests and scans that are carried out.

Child death due to repeated episodes of physical assault or neglect has been termed the child abuse-maltreatment syndrome (CAMS).

Many people have heard of hearing loss, but what if you have the opposite? What if you suddenly hear everything too loudly? This is what happens with hyperacusis.

Depression can be very disruptive to a person's life. Recognizing the signs of depression and understanding its causes can be helpful in knowing when to seek help.

Inflicted traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death due to child abuse and is the most common cause of traumatic deaths in children less than 12 months

Most people have headaches now and then, which can range from migraine, tension, and cluster headaches to the most serious types. What kinds of headaches are there?

SBS, a major cause of death in infants, is often fatal and can cause severe brain damage, resulting in lifelong disability.

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine casts doubt on the effectiveness of treating sleep disorders associated with traumatic brain injury.

Delayed medical treatment after sustaining a blow to the head can be life-threatening. Know the symptoms of head injury; seek help immediately to prevent complications.

The brain and spinal column (CNS) are the control center and communications network for the body. Injuries to these organs can result in serious long-term effects.

A head injury can change a life forever. Babies and the elderly are susceptible to head trauma, but preventive measures can guard against injuries to the head at any age.

If you notice any of the following signs of illness in your caged bird, it may be a medical emergency. You should take the bird to an avian veterinarian immediately.

The brain-injured may acquire traits and behaviors typical of certain personality disorders.

Car surfing is the latest high risk behavior in which an individual either stands or lies down on the top of a car while another person is driving.

A former teacher has invented a chair that makes it impossible for students to rock chairs and injure themselves. See this chair and learn about other school hazards.

Vertigo is common and has a variety of causes. Symptoms often respond to desensitzing maneuvers or medication.

Understanding brain concussion symptoms and how head injuries can affect brain damage may be key in preventing unnecessary long-term damage.

Here follows a list of causes, symptoms, dianosing criteria, and medical treatment for childhood epilepsy....

How prevalent are Traumatic Brain Injuries? There are 1 million incidences of head injury per year nationally. 50,000 to 110,000 people suffer severe disability.

Vertigo is a neurological symptom of a disorder involving the vestibular system: the structures of the inner ear, the vestibular nerve, brain stem, and the cerebellum.

Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.

While the cause of Reye's syndrome is unknown, you should be aware of links to drugs containing salicylates, such as aspirin, that makes it a risk for your children.

Dr. Oz and Dr. G from the Medical Examiner discussed the top five preventable deaths in women over the age of forty and how to prevent them from happening.

An estimated five million people in the U.S. suffer from dementia. It affects about 30-50% of individuals over the age of 85 and approximately 1% of people aged 60-64.

Aphasia is a term covering a range of language difficulties. Although uncommon, the condition can occur in childhood. Speech therapy is the primary treatment.

If you're planning to buy a baby chair for your infant, choose carefully. Bouncer seats, exersaucers, baby swings, play pens and high chairs all carry potential risks.

While THC and other naturally occurring cannibinoids have a wide variety of medical benefits, the future of medical marijuana belongs to man-made cannabinoids.

Some children come home each day complaining of headaches. There is reason to be concerned especially if symptoms continue or worsen.

New research indicates that recurrent concussions may have permanent and long-lasting damage for athletes. More research is needed.

The same brain damage that has been seen in boxers is now being seen in former National Football League players.

As the body of evidence grows linking repeated concussions to permanent brain deterioration, Congress calls for an independent study.

Information on the diagnosis and treatment of Dysgraphia, a specific learning disability in the area of writing.

The potential consequences of a fall or of a dizzy spell while driving demand that dizziness never be disregarded.

Called seizure, convulsion, fit, and epilepsy, this fainting, thrashing, shaking behavior alarms dog owners but here's what to do.

Antidiuretic hormone is an important means of regulating water balance in the body. What happens when this hormone becomes inadequate or excessive?

According to Epilepsy Canada, approximately 1 per cent of the population, about 300,000 Canadians have epilepsy.

The diagnosis of child physical abuse depends on the clinician's ability to recognize suspicious injuries, conduct a careful and complete physical examination.

Epidural hematomas, subdural hematomas, and subarachnoid hemorrhages are types of bleeding that require urgent attention.

Muhammad Ali, a former prize-winning boxer, is currently fighting Parkinson's disease. His earlier life involved boxing, religious conviction, and ever-ready verbal jabs.

Traumatic events like child abuse and near death experiences can trigger psychic powers.

In the November 4, 2008 election, Massachusetts voters approved Question 3 which will ban commercial dog racing in Massachusetts by 2010.

Dyslexia research, most often with people suffering from alexia, studies the brain's processes while reading, through functional imaging tests (or PETs and fMRIs).

Benzodiazepines are used to treat seizures. However, there can be numerous side effects of this medication that one should be aware of.

Parents use baby strollers frequently. A recent large stroller recall brings up the question of how safe children are in strollers, and how strollers can be made safer.

With new research being published about the long term effects of recurrent concussions, the question needs to be asked, "How many is too many?"

Physicians are sometimes the first to recognize child maltreatment, and they are frequently involved when child maltreatment is suspected by another party.