A traumatic brain injury occurs when there is a severe bump, jolt, or blow to the head. The effects can be mild — but traumatic brain injuries also account for 30 percent of all injury-related deaths. Sports are one of the main contributors to TBIs, leading to a lot of wrongful death incidents. Falls account...Read More

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center recently found that damaged white matter in the brain may be correlated to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In a study of 74 patients with TBIs, researchers used an MRI technique that measures damage to white matter. These terrible brain injuries are not only traumatic, but leave lasting...Read More