A brain disease that is characterized by brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a violent blow to the head.
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Questions that may be helpful when speaking with your healthcare team
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AI-curated news mentioning traumatic brain injury
Updated Oct 6, 2011
A CDC report reveals a 60% increase in emergency department visits for sports-related traumatic brain injuries among youth over the past decade. This highlights the growing concern for athlete safety and the need for enhanced awareness and prevention strategies.
A CDC report highlights that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) lead to approximately 1.7 million deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency visits annually in the U.S. This data underscores the critical need for awareness and prevention strategies.
Traumatic brain injuries from falls among seniors resulted in nearly 8,000 deaths and 56,000 hospitalizations in 2005. This highlights the critical need for awareness and prevention strategies targeting older adults.
The CDC has launched a new Youth Sports Tool Kit aimed at reducing sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries among youth and teens. This initiative provides resources for coaches, athletes, and parents to promote safer play.