Concussions are all too common, and all too often written off as minor injuries. In the past it was custom for doctors to quote old text books that “most concussions will clear up in about two weeks,” but more current research and the latest medical literature seems to prove otherwise. Research looking at persistent post-concussive Read more
You may have seen the headlines about how actor Jeremy Renner and talk show host Jay Leno used hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to help heal from severe injuries. Renner was in a snowplow accident early in 2023 that left him with over 30 broken bones and in need of multiple surgeries. Leno sustained severe third Read more
Do you ever occasionally forget a name of a place or someone? You know it will come later to you, but at the moment, you frustratingly just can’t seem to recall. Now, imagine if this was a frequent occurrence, and instead of trying to remember someone’s name that you met years ago, it is a Read more
We are at the pinnacle of football season, with the Super Bowl just a few weeks away. We’ve already seen a few head injuries nationally broadcast that left players lying on the ground in the frightening fencing pose. And you don’t have to be a football fan to have heard or seen the phrase “concussion Read more
It’s a common belief that simply allowing the injured brain time to heal is all that’s required in order for a patient to regain full health after a concussion. But there is more to the story when it comes to traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery—much more. We’ve asked our very own Dr. Vincent Schaller, MD Read more
How Sleep Affects Concussions and Overall Brain Wellness Get a good night’s sleep. Don’t lose sleep over it. Did you sleep well? Sweet dreams! The many idioms and expressions about sleep in our culture indicate the significance of this basic, yet highly essential, function when it comes to our health. Indeed, the National Sleep Foundation Read more
With temperatures plummeting in many places in the country, including our mid-Atlantic area, here’s a timely topic: a possible new treatment for mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) called therapeutic brain cooling for concussions. Cool is…Well…Very Cool! Applying cold to an injury is not a new concept. Athletes do it all the time. And lots of 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
Worried you’re not recovering fast enough from a concussion? In response to numerous requests, along with our ongoing efforts to continually offer new coping strategies for our concussion patients, the MAC Alliance is pleased to announce we’re starting a monthly concussion support group. The group will meet at our Hockessin MAC Concussion Center every four Read more
