Tag Archives: traumatic brain injury
Traumatic Brain Injuries: What You NEED To Know!
The Centers for Disease Control tell us that – every year – 1.7 million people experience traumatic brain injury (TBI). Of those: 52,000 die 275,000 are admitted into a hospital and the remaining 1.3 million receive treatment in a hospital … Continue reading
How Often are TBIs Misdiagnosed?
A traumatic brain injury or TBI is one of the most dangerous types of injuries possible. Every year, thousands of victims have their lives changed forever when they suffer a TBI. However, new studies show an even more disturbing fact: … Continue reading
Carlsbad Man Suffers Brain Damage In Softball Accident
A 28-year-old man from Carlsbad was involved in an accident during a Las Vegas softball tournament that left him with brain damage, according to recent reports. Mike Petracca was walking between two baseball fields on Saturday afternoon when a softball … Continue reading
Traumatic Brain Injury Two-City Event Raises Awareness
Though traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a very serious condition, it is not fully understood nor widely discussed. That is beginning to change however, with new presidential and organizational initiatives aimed at researching and better understanding how TBI affects people. … Continue reading
FIFA World Cup Raises Awareness of Concussions
The FIFA World Cup was watched by millions of sports fans all over the world. Aside from providing countless hours of athletic entertainment, the World Cup also raised awareness of the dangers of concussions. For example, when Germany’s midfielder Christoph … Continue reading
