Arizona wrong-way crash ends in brain injury
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is scrambling to come up with a strategy to combat the recent string of wrong-way crashes happening around the Interstate 17 and Loop 202 areas. The fourth crash in two weeks occurred on May 24 near New River around 11 p.m. According to reports, a Jeep was driving the […]
MRI imaging may give clues concerning brain injuries
It is estimated that between 1.8 and 3.8 million Americans will suffer from concussion symptoms each year. Individuals experiencing concussions often suffer from a condition known as vestibulopathy. The symptoms of vestibulopathy include visual problems, imbalance and dizziness. Besides impairment of daily life, these symptoms also increase the chances of subsequent injuries. Vestibulopathy has created […]
Awareness of brain injury increases but is still much to learn
Brain injuries remain unpredictable. The diagnosis of a brain injury or concussion may not be straightforward. Also, diagnosis may be complex. It can include use of neuroimaging or cognitive testing, and the cognitive testing can take several hours to complete. There are between 1.5 and 3.5 million brain injuries suffered each year in the U.S. While most […]