Category: Traumatic Brain Injury
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The Real Danger of Concussions in Youth Athletics
On5 of th5 l5ast und5rstood, but most common injuri5s in sports is MTBI mild traumatic brain injury oth5rwis5 known as a concussion. An 5stimat5d 3. 8 million r5cr5ation- and sport-r5lat5d concussions occur in th5 Unit5d Stat5s 5ach y5ar (Halst5ad 599). Whil5 most attribut5 youth r5lat5d concussions to high-contact sports such as football; concussions…
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Analysis of The Side Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
For anyone who is familiar with rugby and other contact sports it is common knowledge that these sports are not always safe and have the potential to go incredibly wrong. It has been stated by Hosea, H (2012) sports activities cause an estimated 20% of all TBIs among youths and young adults which results in…
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Discursive Essay on Central Neuropsychological Issues in Relation to Understanding of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
There are many focal areas of neuropsychological disturbance associated with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). These include; impaired verbal retrieval, attentional deficits, and emotional distress. Equally other domains can be affected, for example, processing speed and memory, however, descriptions of mTBI most commonly include the first three. These issues may not present until a number…
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Informative Essay on Traumatic Brain Injury: Pathophysiology and Treatment
Introduction Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is commonly defined as an insult to the brain from an external force that causes temporary or permanent impairment in functional, psychosocial, or physical abilities (Delgado, 2016). It is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, and the leading cause of death and disability among young adults. Common causes of…
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Psychological Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury
Naturally, we all try and take care of our physical and mental health. Nevertheless, none of us are exempt from suffering the kind of accident that could affect our brains. As a matter of fact, the most serious accidents tend to happen when we least expect them. Furthermore, the head is one of the most…
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Guanosine as a Potential Therapy on Traumatic Brain Injury
CDC defines TBI as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. TBI is typically classified as focal (confined to a specific location), diffused (comprises a widespread area) or mixed injury (combination of both focal and diffused).…
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An Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury also referred to as TBI is by definition a form of acquired brain injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can be the result of when the head violently hits an object, or when an object is pierced into the skull and enters brain tissue. Symptoms of…
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The Real Danger of Concussions in Youth Athletics
On5 of th5 l5ast und5rstood, but most common injuri5s in sports is MTBI mild traumatic brain injury oth5rwis5 known as a concussion. An 5stimat5d 3. 8 million r5cr5ation- and sport-r5lat5d concussions occur in th5 Unit5d Stat5s 5ach y5ar (Halst5ad 599). Whil5 most attribut5 youth r5lat5d concussions to high-contact sports such as football; concussions…
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Analysis of The Side Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
For anyone who is familiar with rugby and other contact sports it is common knowledge that these sports are not always safe and have the potential to go incredibly wrong. It has been stated by Hosea, H (2012) sports activities cause an estimated 20% of all TBIs among youths and young adults which results in…
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Discursive Essay on Central Neuropsychological Issues in Relation to Understanding of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
There are many focal areas of neuropsychological disturbance associated with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). These include; impaired verbal retrieval, attentional deficits, and emotional distress. Equally other domains can be affected, for example, processing speed and memory, however, descriptions of mTBI most commonly include the first three. These issues may not present until a number…