Head injuries (10 contents)
The number of people with dementia is growing rapidly, according to a recently published World Health Organisation study. According to the WHO, there could be 40 per cent more people with the disease...
As a result of brain damage from a head injury, a number of processes can occur that lead to secondary damage to nerve cells (neurons). Secondary post-traumatic brain injuries include:
Keeping an energetic child under control is not always easy. Even when parents have "eyes around their head" and think their child is safe (e.g. when playing, jumping or riding a bike) injuries can...
Post-traumatic focal lesions can occur in both contact and non-contact injuries.
Skiing is a seasonal sport practised by many amateurs. Lack of regular training and excessive bravado are the most frequent causes of injuries on the slopes. Professional equipment for skiing on...