Unlike traumatic brain injuries, which happen due to direct trauma to the head, anoxic brain injuries occur when the brain is deprived of oxygen. After approximately four minutes of oxygen deprivation, the brain cells begin to die, resulting in potentially life-threatening damage. Anoxic brain injuries are often associated with strokes, although this is only one […]
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According to new research from the University of Arizona, early morning blue light exposure therapy can assist in the healing process of those who have incurred mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Mild traumatic brain injury, also referred to as concussion, commonly results from car accidents, falls, fights, contact sports, and exposure to shockwaves of explosive
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We often worry about concussions resulting from contact sports, such as football. But while there is good reason for this, it’s not just contact sports that can cause such an injury. A concussion is a mild form of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which is a type of sudden trauma to the brain that can occur
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Researchers examining the brain tissue of deceased National Football League (NFL) players have linked abnormal levels of a specific brain protein to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). A detailed article on their research is available here. CTE is degenerative brain disease is commonly associated with repeated, traumatic blows to the head. They hope their research will
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Sustaining a direct blow to the head or being violently shaken can often times be characterized as a person just “getting their bell rung” or “seeing stars”. However, for the millions of people within the United States who account for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths, they realize how serious
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, contributing to approximately 30% of all injury deaths. Whether one suffers from a brain injury due to a workplace accident, car crash, fall, sports-related injury or any situation, the consequences can be devastating and life altering. March
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A recent study conducted on high school football players in North Carolina revealed some disturbing information about the high frequency of Traumatic Brain Injuries in youth sports. During the study, players were outfitted with special helmets that took MRI scans measuring the magnitude, direction and location of every hit to the head they sustained over
Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries can have severe, long-lasting effects. At Henson Fuerst, we have seen the devastating impact of these injuries and we want to do our part to provide assistance and resources to victims of brain injuries as well as their families. Activities such as biking and playing organized sports are a great
The annual BIANC Walk-and-Roll-a-thon event serves to honor survivors, families, and friends by raising much-needed funds and awareness about brain injury. This annual Walk offers live music, great food, booths, and activities for the whole family. Henson Fuerst is a proud title sponsor for the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC) Walk-and-Roll-a-thon event. People
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Thomas Henson Jr., partner with Henson Fuerst Attorneys, has been certified as a Brain Injury Specialist. The certification comes from the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS). This program offers a national certification for both direct care staff and professionals working in brain injury services. This nationally recognized credential shows that the specialist has
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