According a proposed study, a simple blood test may be on the horizon that could help doctors determine if someone has suffered a traumatic brain injury and, if so, the type of treatment that would be most beneficial. A $17 million grant from the Department of Defense will fund the study that may find answers

Girls who suffer from traumatic brain injuries or TBIs may react differently than boys who suffer the same injuries, a recent study shows. TBIs are more likely in boys than in girls, but girls who participate in sports often suffer from these injuries as well and may be more susceptible to behavioral problems such as

According to a new study which was published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, there is a new technique available to doctors called Diffusion Tensor Imaging or DTI that may help with diagnosing traumatic brain injuries. This technique is a more specialized form of Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI that helps detect microstructural changes in an

The National Football League hired actuaries to analyze and prepare data related to brain damage in players as a result of the blows to the head they receive in the contact sport. The league has long disputed evidence that their players have high rates of brain damage. However, they are now changing that opinion to

Researchers at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation released a report this month that suggests a correlation between ethnicity and the rate of success of physical therapy for patients who suffered Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). According to the institute based in Greater New York, Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites reported more success in terms of self-care after

According to researchers at the University of Iowa, there may be new hope for combat veterans returning to the United States with Traumatic Brain Injuries or TBIs. Many servicemen and women suffer TBIs when exposed to blasts from bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices or IEDs. According to a report, up to 20 percent of the

Researchers at Indiana University have discovered a link between traumatic brain injury and fluid accumulation in the lungs that can lead to serious medical complications such as pneumonia. Most people do not think about the lungs when considering a brain injury, but according to this study, accumulated fluid causes the most damage to the lungs

The health benefits of green tea have long been a source of study and research. So far, research has shown that green tea is healthier than most alternative teas. Antioxidants found in green tea are claimed to be at least 100 times more effective than vitamin C in protecting cells and DNA from damage by

Military personnel require the right type of headgear to protect themselves from injury. The risk of receiving a head injury is increased in an environment where explosions or stray bullets are commonplace. Loud noises can often lead to traumatic brain injuries and some experts agree that the shockwaves generated from explosions can damage the brain.

In New Zealand this week, a concrete company in Christchurch was ordered to pay approximately US$110,000 in the death of a 47 year old worker killed by the operator of a forklift machine which had inoperable headlights, front indicators, brake lights, front hazard lights, horn, screen washers, front wipers, overload buzzer, and four different brands