Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Key Takeaways A coup brain injury happens at the site of the head impact. A ...

A seemingly normal day in the late ’90s abruptly changed for Jeremy Greene. With music filling the car and friends chatting, Greene hit a rut while driving on Lone Hand Way near Breckenridge, sending ...

Drew Petersen’s body bounced from rock to rock as he fell down a steep, rugged slope while skiing in Colorado’s High Country. As Petersen tumbled out of control, he banged his head at least three ...

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, affects millions of Americans each year, often resulting in long-term health challenges. New national recommendations are now paving the way for more effective short- ...

While many people who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) recover within weeks or months of their injury, others experience long-term symptoms and disabilities. This public workshop will explore ...

A four–amino acid peptide called CAQK has shown powerful brain-protective effects in animal models of traumatic brain injury. Delivered through a standard IV, it zeroes in on injured brain tissue, ...

Falls account for two-thirds of TBIs in adults over 65. Preventing falls is therefore key to mitigating the risk of TBI. Falls can happen to anyone and can lead to tragic consequences, even where ...

When Holly Kostrzewski was 18, her life took a turn that she has fully embraced. She sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car accident and is sharing her story during Brain Injury Awareness Month. ...

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