Sentences with phrase «head injury recovery»

«Brain cooling lessens chances of head injury recovery, study finds.»

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Recovery from either procedure depends on the type of injury, where it was located on the head, and how soon treatment started.

Rather than dip his toe in the water following his recovery from a serious knee injury, though, Besic jumped straight in at the deep end, head first.

Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale has wished Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason a speedy recovery following his horror head injury.

As a result, Dr. Meehan argues that «the term mild traumatic brain injury should not be used interchangeably with concussion,» as suggested by the authors of a 2010 Canadian study, 2 which found that how a brain injury was labeled made a difference when it came to treatment, and suggested that, to encourage full reporting of head injuries in sports and to allow adequate management and recovery time, MTBI be used in its place.

An athlete's psychological readiness is just as important for a return to sports as their physical recovery from injury, says Eric Laudano, M.H.S., ATC, head athletic trainer at the University of Pennsylvania, especially for long - term injuries.

The moment an impact registers above a certain threshold, or the moment the Head Case Mobile App tests indicate impairment or risk of further injury, the Head Health Management System can alert parents and will automatically provide the athlete with direct leads to Emergency Response Services and customized recovery plans.

A blood test for SNTF might thus forecast recovery time from a head injury.

This new study of non-military, civilian trauma patients visiting the emergency department builds on recent research conducted by Dr. Samadani, supported through the Cohen Veterans Center, which found that the use of this novel eye - tracking technology could reveal edema, or swelling, in the brain as a potential biomarker for assessing brain function and monitoring recovery in people with head injuries.

«The consequences of a head injury have been called a hidden disability — although patients may seem to have outwardly made a good recovery, when we see them in clinic years later they can have persistent problems which affect their daily life, for example impairments in concentration and memory,» said Dr Gregory Scott, the lead author of the paper, from the Department of Medicine at Imperial.

The excessive burst of new brain cells after a traumatic head injury that scientists have traditionally believed helped in recovery could instead lead to epileptic seizures and long - term cognitive decline, according to a new Rutgers New Jersey Medical School study.

Zinc supplementation is associated with improved neurologic recovery rate and visceral protein levels of patients with severe closed head injury.

To learn more information about concussions, head injuries, symptoms, treatments and recovery time, visit mayoclinic.org.

Damages for pain and suffering, which are usually considered the highest of any damages awarded, depend on the nature and extent of your head injury, including what mental or physical impairments you sustained, if they are permanent, how they have affected your daily life and your prognosis for recovery.

We have successfully obtained recovery for adults and children suffering brain injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), closed head injuries, neck, and spinal cord injuries, disfigurement, paralysis and other catastrophic injuries.

But more serious child injuries — especially head and brain injuries where the impact is not immediately obvious — could mean a lifetime of recovery or disability.

She is making amazing progress in her recovery from severe head injuries and a shattered jaw

Getting checked for internal injuries and head injuries could save your life, and getting treatment immediately after a crash could improve your overall recovery.

Whether you suffered broken bones, paralysis or a serious head injury, we know that all accident victims face an uphill battle toward recovery.

Learn about causes, symptoms and recovery options related to: spinal cord injury, birth injury, orthopedic injury, or other brain and head injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice or professional negligence.

The types of injuries that result from head - on collisions can be very serious, requiring significant medical care and lengthy recovery periods.

All of our lawyers have expertise dealing with head and brain injuries and we can help you (and your loved ones) figure out a plan that lets you focus on recovery.

Head and brain injuries can sometimes take time to manifest symptoms and the sooner you get treated, the better chances for your recovery, as well as your ability to receive compensation from the negligent party.

Financial compensation and forward planning could help alleviate some of the financial difficulties caused by even a minor head injury, and greatly assist the victim on the road to recovery.