When you break a leg or dislocate a shoulder, evidence of your injury is obvious. You might have a cast, sling or crutches for one thing. You might also have visible bruises or swelling. It’s clear to any person you encounter, from first glance, that you have sustained an injury. But, when you have a Read more
In 2005, Patrolman Carl Jackson was in a foot chase in Woodbury City, New Jersey, with a person known to local law enforcement. The suspect was a repeat offender who was known to carry a gun, and who had a warrant out for his arrest. When he saw Carl, he ran. Carl was a physically Read more
It can be hard to make the connection sometimes. Maybe it’s a persistent headache that simply won’t go away. Maybe it’s feeling excessively hot or cold. Maybe it’s dizziness when standing up, or extreme fatigue. If you’ve experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) a few days, weeks or months ago, you wouldn’t necessarily relate those Read more
As a special Veteran’s Day salute, we are dedicating this month’s post to the issue of veterans and concussions. To all our military men and women – both present and past—we salute you! Thank you for the sacrifices you make for our freedom. Veterans and Concussions: When Symptoms Aren’t Obvious It can be a normal Read more
Because post-concussion depression is something we do come across in our practice, MAC Alliance is happy to learn that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a three-digit suicide prevention hotline: 988. According to recent news, the “988” number will be implemented in the near future for people in crisis. Individuals can dial 988 instead Read more
Unlike a broken arm or sprained ankle, concussions are invisible. These mild forms of brain injuries can be very problematic yet unfortunately don’t show up on CT or other traditional scans. And the subsequent consequences, both physical and mental, can vary greatly depending on what part of the brain was injured and the severity of Read more
Statistics vary, but most studies agree that up to half of all individuals with traumatic brain injury, or TBI experience some degree of depression in the first year after an injury. These may be individuals who have never experienced depression before. Brainline.com researchers put it this way: For every 10 people who don’t have a Read more
Just because a patient is discharged from a hospital after receiving treatment for a traumatic brain injury, they’re not necessarily always given a clean bill of health. Symptoms related to brain injury can last for weeks, or even months. And, while most people will recover quickly, some will experience headaches, confusion, irritability or other symptoms Read more
Scientists continually perform studies to discover why some people are more likely to sustain concussions than others, and we’re always happy to hear about the ongoing research. One recent example was a pilot study from Northwestern Medicine and Penn State University that was published in the Journal of Neurotrauma this past fall. Scientists studied 87 Read more
While individuals of any age can have a concussion, symptoms may vary between adults and children. Parents of children involved in school sports and activities should be aware of the differences. It’s also important to understand that children may be more susceptible to concussion, for a variety of reasons. Young children may not be as Read more
