Sleep deprivation and chronic pain are two problems that nobody wants to deal with, but unfortunately they often go hand in hand. These two problems are often related because they both feed off one another. For example, people who develop chronic back pain often lose the ability to achieve restful sleep, and the restorative sleep […]
Childhood TBI Linked To Depression and Joint Injuries
New research published in JAMA Pediatrics revealed that children who suffer traumatic brain injuries are at an increased risk for other neurologic and physiologic comorbities, like depression and bone and joint issues compared to children without a TBI. The study used data from the US National Survey of Children’s Health, and it looked at a number […]
NFL Awards $35 Million In Brain Injury Research Grants
The National Football League announced today that is has awarded more than $35 million in grants to fund medical research aimed at understanding and preventing brain injuries associated with the sport. Today’s grants are part of the $100 million initiative the league announced in 2016 called the “Play Safe. Play Smart,” campaign. During the 2016 […]
Treating Hydromyelia of the Spine
Hydromyelia is a spinal condition that involves an abnormal widening of the central canal of the spinal cord. This widening creates extra space where cerebrospinal fluid oftentimes builds up. As spinal fluid builds up, it can place abnormal pressure on your spinal cord and inhibit nearby nerve cell function. In patients with hydropmyelia, the cavity […]
The Link Between Childhood TBIs and ADHD
As if there weren’t enough reasons to ensure your child gets the best treatment after a traumatic brain injury, new research suggests there may be a link between childhood TBIs and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Researchers also note that symptoms of ADHD may not appears for up to a decade after the original head injury. […]
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