The CT scan is normal, but no test is 100% sensitive for pathology. Head CTs are not infrequently falsely negative early on in stroke and can be falsely negative in head injury as well. This is ...

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Key Takeaways A coup brain injury happens at the site of the head impact. A ...

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Each year in the United States, nearly 5 million adults and children seek medical care for a traumatic brain injury. Now after more than half a century, based on a mountain of data, and a team of ...

March is Brain Injury Awareness month. Brain injuries are complex, ranging from mild to moderate to severe. According to the CDC, 75% of all brain injuries are mild, often called concussions.

Falls, vehicle accidents, and assaults are the top causes of skull fractures [1]. Nausea, seizures, and consciousness changes may indicate brain injury [2]. Pediatric skull fractures often require ...

Your brain is surrounded in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside your skull. The fluid acts as a shock absorber between the brain and skull, but sometimes this isn’t enough. Yes, it’s possible to have a ...

The tragic mass shooting in Manhattan last week has reignited a conversation that demands urgent attention concerning the prevalence of brain injuries and their impact on public health and public ...

On July 28, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is home to the National Football League's headquarters. He shot and killed four people and injured one other before ...