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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to a brain injury that is caused by an outside force. TBI can be caused by a forceful bump, blow, ...

Traumatic brain injury - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries · Loss of consciousness from several minutes to hours · Persistent headache or headache that worsens · Repeated ...

What is a Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury, also called a TBI, occurs when brain function is altered by an external force. This happens when something strikes the head or when ...

Traumatic Brain Injury | Johns Hopkins Medicine

What are the possible results of brain injury? · Coma · Confusion · Shortened attention span · Memory problems and amnesia · Problem-solving deficits · Problems ...

Types of brain injury - Headway

Types of brain injury · Traumatic brain injury. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by a trauma to the head (head injury) · Mild head ...

TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious medical issue that affects how your brain works. You can get a TBI from a hard bump or jolt to your head.

Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion - CDC

Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion ... Information on testing, treatment, and recovery. ... Information on potential health outcomes and causes. Preventing. Tips ...

Traumatic Brain Injury | TBI - MedlinePlus

What are the symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI)? · A headache that gets worse or does not go away · Repeated vomiting or nausea ...

Facts About TBI | Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion - CDC

Learn about causes, groups at risk, and potential effects.

Brain Injury Facts - International Brain Injury Association

An estimated 5.3 million Americans are living today with disability related to traumatic brain injury.

Brain Injuries: Their Causes and Effects - WebMD

TBIs · A blow to the head. These are called closed-head injuries. Common causes are impact sports and car accidents. · Penetration. An object ...

Basic Facts - Understanding Brain Injury

More than five million people in the United States live with the after-effects of brain injury. About 1.7 million people sustain new brain injuries each year.

Brain Injury Association of America | BIAA

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) advances brain injury awareness, research, treatment, and education.

Traumatic brain injury | Headway

TBI is an injury to the brain caused by a trauma to the head (head injury). There are many possible causes, including road traffic accidents, assaults, falls ...

Learn About Traumatic Brain Injury - Shepherd Center

A brain injury is any injury to the brain that impacts a person's physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.

Traumatic brain injury - Wikipedia

Traumatic brain injury ... A traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as an intracranial injury, is an injury to the brain caused by an external force. TBI can be ...

Acquired brain injury - Better Health Channel

The long-term effects of brain injury will be different for each person and can range from mild to profound.

Traumatic Brain Injury - New York State Department of Health

Nearly 157 incidents of traumatic brain injury occur daily in New York State, resulting in death or hospital treatment. Each year, TBIs result in more than ...

Head Injury: Types, Causes, and Symptoms - Healthline

A head injury is an injury to your brain, skull, or scalp. This can range from a mild bump or bruise to a traumatic brain injury. Common head injuries ...

About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | NICHD

TBI can cause problems with brain function. Some TBIs result in mild, temporary problems. A more severe TBI can lead to serious physical, mental ...