Brain Injury

Strokes exist in many forms, some being more immediately life-threatening than others. One of the more dangerous strokes is the subarachnoid hemorrhage. Knowing the leading causes of this injury and how Washington medical professionals treat subarachnoid hemorrhages...

According to studies, more than 1.7 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries yearly. Of those 1.7 million TBIs, roughly 85,000 patients deal with long-term disabilities. Washington residents often wonder if those long-term disabilities are purely physical or...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have life-altering consequences for a person's life, including physical, emotional and cognitive impairments. When it comes to pregnant women in Washington, there is a growing concern about the impact of TBIs on fetal development....

According to a 2023 report to the legislature submitted by the Washington State Department of Social and Health, over 13,000 traumatic brain injury-related injuries and deaths occurred in-state from 2019 to 2020. The primary causes were motor vehicle crashes, suicide...

Sports fans in Washington and around the country will probably be aware that several professional and amateur football, baseball and soccer leagues have introduced new rules and protocols in recent years to protect players from head and brain injuries. These changes...

Emergency rooms in Washington and around the country treat almost 3 million traumatic brain injuries each year, and many of the patients they treat are children. According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, brain injuries are one of the...

Car accidents, falls and other incidents can result in brain injuries to Washington residents. Although some of these injuries may be mild, others can be more serious and lead to additional problems. These are some of the common complications and medical problems...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are frequently the result of someone falling or getting into a car crash. Even an act of assault, such as someone punching another person in the head, could result in a TBI. The consequences of a TBI can be hard for the average person...

Residents of Washington can suffer catastrophic injuries when involved in a serious accident. One of them is a brain injury, which can affect victims differently depending on the circumstances. These injuries can be closed or open and carry some differences. Closed...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious medical condition that's characterized by damage to the brain. This type of injury can vary in severity, from a mild concussion to a severe brain injury. It's important for Washington residents to know what causes TBI so that...