People who had a history of a traumatic head injury were nearly 50% more likely than those without head injury to have an ALS diagnosis, researchers found. However, multiple head ...

Jason Padgett was a normal futon salesman. But following a traumatic brain injury, he suddenly acquired the brain power of a savant.

Bleeding occurs when trauma damages a blood vessel. When that trauma involves your head—whether the scalp, skull, or brain—it’s considered a head injury. These head injuries range in severity from a ...

Head injuries can transform from seemingly minor bumps into life-threatening medical emergencies within minutes or hours. The brain sits protected within the skull, but when trauma occurs, the ...

More than half of those who are homeless have suffered a brain injury at some point in their lives, whether it be a traumatic ...

Clinicians say the proposed framework will lead to more accurate diagnoses and treatment, providing more rigorous care for some patients and preventing premature discussions about halting life support ...

Yes, a head injury can increase the chance of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In some cases, injury to your brain’s frontal lobe area can lead to temporary psychosis symptoms. A head ...

The development of new tools and technologies, particularly TBI diagnostics, is a promising area of growing excitement and investment. This one-day workshop will review the landscape of innovative ...

Sustaining a head injury of any type was associated with an increased risk for future suicide attempts. In a large cohort study that included more than 1.8 million adults, those with head injuries ...