Delayed Concussion Symptoms

Concussions happen when your brain gets jostled in your skull. Changes in your brain due to the concussion could cause your symptoms to change, worsen, or even improve in the hours and days after the initial brain injury. These symptoms can result in severe pain… read more

What Are the Causes and Effects of Brain Stem Injuries?

The brain stem is one of the central nervous system’s most vital components. This delicate organ controls many functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and consciousness. Consequently, minor damage to the brain stem can lead to severe and potentially life-altering injuries.  Brain Stem Injuries: What… read more

What Is CTE?

You might have heard about the concussion crisis among professional athletes. But the same cumulative brain damage that afflicts football and hockey players after multiple traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can also affect accident victims. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) causes irreversible brain degeneration. As a result,… read more