Traumatic Brain Injury In The News

Of all the threats facing U.S. soldiers in combat, among the most dangerous are roadside bombs and other improvised explosive devices (IED's). At the 61st Meeting of the American Physical Society's Division of Fluid Dynamics this week in San Antonio, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientist David Mott is presenting research aimed at predicting the risk of traumatic brain injury for U.S. ...

Published: Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 6:52 p.m. All three were shattered, in different ways. Eddie Silva lost his sight. For June Moss, the wounds were emotional. Shrapnel from an explosion tore into Angel Gomez's head.

SALINA - It's been two years since doctors removed part of Chris Orr's skull and put it in his abdom ...

WASHINGTON: The US navy is developing sensors for combat helmets to measure the force of roadside explosions and gather data that might be useful in treating traumatic brain injury, a researcher said.

ESSEX FELLS – Led by celebrity auctioneer Mayor Ed Abbott, the 700 attendees of “Toasting Timbo 4” enjoyed a memorable and record-setting evening on the waterfront at Chelsea Piers, New York City, as they helped raise money for the Timothy C. McWilliams Jr. Foundation’s efforts to help traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims’ rehabilitation, research and support.

SARANAC LAKE - Every member of the Saranac Lake men's hockey team has had at least one concussion, and after taking Tuesday night's test, they're hoping they won't have another.

Military vets going blind! It's a growing problem.

::WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC VIDEO:: A life-changing injury can be caused by a blow or jolt to the head. Those who suffer from a traumatic brain injury know it can be devastating, to the patients and their family members. One in every 50 Americans has one; some may not even realize it. In part one of this two part series, we take you inside the trauma center at Community Regional ...

It was a July afternoon when Corey Roberts decided to skateboard with friends near the intersection of Erie Street and Kellogg Avenue. But as Roberts approached the intersection, he lost control of his board and collided with an oncoming car. His parents said the whole experience gave a new meaning to Thanksgiving this year.

For nearly six weeks now, Evelyn and Michael Morgan have sat in a hospital room, waiting for their son to come back to them. Shannon lies there in a neck brace, hooked up to IVs and a feeding tube. He hardly moves, and doesn't respond to voices. His eyes are open, but he does not see. "We're just waiting for him to wake up," Michael Morgan said.