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Posted On: April 29, 2009

Gel Heads Do the Talking to Raise Awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury

Three hundred orange “phantom” heads graced the steps of the U.S. Customs house yesterday in an effort to raise awareness and educate the public about traumatic brain injury. The heads were placed on the steps by Force Protection, a manufacturer of armored vehicles used in Iraq, and the Medical University of South Carolina. These two have teamed up to study blast-related damage and traumatic brain injury. The “phantom” heads, made of gel and celery splayed in a pattern representing the brain, are used in the study’s blast tests.

For more information on the “phantom” heads and the traumatic brain injury research, click here.

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Posted On: April 28, 2009

Pediatricians Should Learn Signs of Infant Brain Injury

In the May issue of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatric calls upon pediatricians to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma. In addition to recognizing these symptoms, pediatricians should also know when to consult a specialist regarding treatment of these injuries. The AAP also recommends the use of the term “abusive head trauma” or AHT rather than the commonly-used term “shaken baby syndrome” to address any abusive injury inflicted, not just in shaking cases.

Shaking an infant may result in various brain injuries and other neurological problems. These injuries may affect the child throughout life. Some conditions that arise from shaking incidents include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, blindness and seizure disorders. Read more about the American Academy of Pediatrics’ new recommendations for recognizing these types of brain injuries.

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Posted On: April 22, 2009

Firefighter Dies After Traumatic Brain Injury

A beloved firefighter died recently after suffering a traumatic brain injury. According to a report, the firefighter had a seizure at the firehouse and fell, hitting his head. The report did not offer specific details of the fall, but the firefighter was taken to a local hospital where survived for ten days. His condition did not improve and he died as a result of brain injury on April 21. To read more about this brain injury death, follow the link.

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Posted On: April 19, 2009

Helmets Protect From Brain Injury, But Fit is Important

The Chicago brain injury lawyers at Levin & Perconti recommend that all bicyclists wear helmets for protection against traumatic brain injury. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it is also very important to wear a properly fitted helmet when preparing to ride. The NHTSA website recommends several things when choosing a helmet. First, choose a helmet that has been tested and approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Also, make sure to buy a helmet that fits well before you even adjust the straps. They also recommend buying a helmet that you like, you will be more likely to wear it if you feel good in it. Finally, never wear a helmet that is cracked.

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Posted In: Brain Injury Resources, Brain injuries in sports

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Posted On: April 17, 2009

Teen Without Helmet Hurt in Batting Cage

A Dallas-area teenager suffered a severe head injury when he was struck in the head by a baseball hurled from a pitching machine at the local batting cages. The boy was not wearing a helmet. The boy suffered a brain injury which included bruising of his brain and fractured facial bones. Brain injuries, resulting from not wearing helmets in batting cages, have led to deaths in previous instances. The boy is expected to be OK but cannot play baseball for the next six months. To read more about this brain injury, please click here.

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Posted On: April 16, 2009

Article Written by Army Colonels Critical of Emphasis on Brain Injuries

An article written by two Army Colonels and published in the recent New England Journal of Medicine is critical of the Army’s screening of returning soldier’s for Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries. The Colonels complain that most of the symptoms mistaken for Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries are really symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The crux of their argument is that the emphasis on Brain Injuries in returning soldiers is taking attention away from the other injuries returning troops which may be going undiagnosed. To read more about this article, please click here.

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Posted In: Iraq War

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Posted On: April 15, 2009

Treating Sleep Disorders of the Brain Injured Proves to Be Difficult

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine notes the treatment of sleep disorders in patients suffering from a traumatic brain injury is not effectively alleviating the symptoms complained of. This new study shows that patients with brain injuries, although sleeping better, still experience mood swings, daytime sleepiness, and lowered cognitive performance. Researchers claim some of the brain injury test patients may have had serious sleep disorders prior to suffering a traumatic brain injury. To read more about this brain injury study, please click here.

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Posted On: April 11, 2009

Wayne State University Professor Awarded Money for Brain Injury Research

Dr. Liying Zhang, a biomedical engineer and associate professor at WSU, has been awarded over $200,000 from the Department of Defense to develop a computer simulation tool which will help study traumatic brain injuries. Zhang is investigating the effect of blast waves on the brain in an effort to discover more about the causes and effects of mild traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injury has been called the signature injury of the Iraq War. To read more about this new research project, please click here.

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Posted On: April 10, 2009

Head Injuries Leading Cause of Death in Malaysia

Head Injuries are the leading cause of death for Malaysians under 45, according to a Malaysian newspaper. The periodical notes that motorcycle accidents accounted for nearly 60% of Malaysian traumatic brain injuries in 2003 even in the face of national legislation requiring all riders to wear helmets. The article continues by noting that treatment for traumatic brain injuries is limited, but improving. To more about how traumatic brain injuries are affecting other nations worldwide, please click here.

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Posted In: Brain injury from motorcycle accidents

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Posted On: April 9, 2009

Riding Without Helmets Can Lead to Traumatic Brain Injury

Recently, the Illinois Senate rejected a bill that would require Illinois motorcyclists to wear a helmet. The bill was introduced by Sen. Donne Trotter and opponents voiced the opinion that riders should have the right to choose whether or not to wear a helmet. Many believe that the number of motorcycle deaths and brain injuries could be reduced if helmets are required.

As warmer weather approaches, more and more motorcyclists will be on the road. Helmets can help to protect riders who are involved in accidents from traumatic brain injuries or death. According to a report by the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 157 motorcycle fatalities in Illinois in 2007. Of these, 121 riders were not wearing a helmet. Read more about the motorcycle debate in Illinois by following the link.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury in a motorcycle accident, we encourage you to contact our attorneys to discuss your case.

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Posted In: Brain injury from motorcycle accidents, Car Accident/Truck Accident

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Posted On: April 2, 2009

Potential Blood Test for Brain Injuries

The University of Rochester Medical Center is a step closer to releasing a blood test which can detect both the severity and existence of brain injuries. Scientists are claiming this will be a major breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injuries. This new brain injury blood test may be used, in certain instances, in the place of a CT Scan. To read more about this exciting new medical development in the area of brain injuries, please click here.

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Posted On: April 1, 2009

Using Helmets Prevent TBIs

An article, published in a Chicago-area paper, reinforces the use of helmets while biking and skiing as a means of preventing traumatic brain injuries. Helmets provide an additional skull, so to speak, thus absorbing the trauma and reducing the likelihood of injuring the brain. Chicago lawyers, Levin & Perconti, deal substantially in the area of traumatic brain injuries and help to provide injured victims the justice they deserve. To read more about this story on the use of helmets, please click here.

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