A concussion happens when a sudden jolt (from a fall, hit, or collision) causes your brain to shake or twist inside your ...

A new study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that ...

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 ...

UB expert John Leddy says quick implementation of the new guidelines for primary care providers will benefit patients sooner.

Almost half of people who suffer a concussion still show symptoms of brain injury six months later, reveals new research. Even mild concussions can cause long-lasting effects to the brain, say ...

In the weeks and months after patients leave the emergency department following a TBI, they “often get lost in the healthcare system” and do not receive follow-up care from their primary care ...

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 ...

Using a prebiotic to influence bacterial activity in the gut after a traumatic brain injury may help reduce impulsive ...

Paleontologist Natalia Rybczynski studies the ancient animals of Canada’s High Arctic. After experiencing a brain injury in 2011, she had to figure out life again.