Persistent Post-Concussion SyndromeA (PPCS) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can affect individuals who have suffered a concussion. It is characterized by a range of symptoms that persist beyond the typical recovery period of a few weeks following a head injury. The range of concussed patients who go on to develop PPCS ranges […]
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This and every Veterans Day, we honor the service of the men and women who placed themselves in harm’s way to safeguard our country. We often focus on the more visible wounds of combat and training. However, the less visible, yet equally impactful, injuries are often traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Veterans, particularly those who have
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Each year, an estimated 801,000 people visit an emergency department for a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A new study by the CDC explores the findings of data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP) over a four-year period (2016-2019) on the rates for head injuries in the Emergency Department (ED) throughout
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