Posts Tagged ‘ traumatic brain injury ’

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Jan

Study Shows Effects of Repeat Traumatic Brain Injuries

Jan. 10, 2013

An article from Medical Xpress reports that multiple repeat traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) within a specific amount of time may result in degeneration of the brain. John T. Povlishock, PhD, the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Neurotrauma and a Professor at the VCU Neuroscience Center, Medical College of Virginia stated that recent studies involving animal testing show that Traumatic Brain Injuries that occur before a previous TBI is completely healed can lead to problems with the structure, function, and response of the brain.

The study specifically examined glucose metabolism rates in the brains of rats at different times following a TBI. Researchers were able to conclude that metabolism rates were at their lowest one day following a TBI compared to the highest rates of metabolism, which occurred five days after sustaining a TBI.

An inability to metabolize nutrients can have serious effects on the brain, considering a link was recently established between repeat TBIs suffered by a former professional football player and his apparent suicide last May. Doctors stated the man suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) brought on by repeated blows to the head from playing football. The disease can cause dramatic changes in behavior and thinking, memory problems, and violent mood swings.

The Roanoke Personal Injury Lawyers with Skolrood Law Firm know the serious dangers that a brain injury can pose to a victim and may be able to help you if you have suffered a Roanoke Brain Injury through no fault of your own.

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Jun

Olympic Hopeful Overcoming Odds Following Traumatic Brain Injury

June 7, 2012

A US women’s volleyball star is overcoming great odds presented to her by a traumatic brain injury that occurred just last year. In a story ran by FOX Sports News, the player says that despite lingering effects of the injury, she is still hopeful to play in the Olympics this summer.

The 34-year-old woman suffered the injury in April of 2011, when a bus that she and her team were riding on in Brazil overturned. At first, the injury appeared to be minor cuts and bruises, but later it was discovered that there was bleeding and swelling in the left hemisphere of her brain. This forced doctors to put her into a medically induced coma.

Since the accident, her vision and sense of balance have not fully returned, despite her strict training regimen. She says that medical professionals have told her that, “…with a brain injury, you have to wait for the brain. It’s a unique thing, you have no control of it and every individual is different.”

The injury forced the woman to adapt her playing style to better fit the needs of her team, and her skills will hopefully win her a spot playing on the Olympic team.

The Virginia Personal Injury Lawyers with the Skolrood Law Firm understand just how difficult overcoming a traumatic brain injury can be and would like to wish this inspiring athlete the best of luck in her pursuit of Olympic gold this summer.

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