Why do some people suffer more than others, even when the pain is the same? Scientists have uncovered a hidden brain circuit that connects the physical experience of pain to its emotional aftermath.

A study presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting found that almost half of ...

At the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting, researchers have presented findings about how ...

Federal programs that support people with brain injury, such as HEADS UP and the National Concussion Surveillance System, are ...

If more isn’t done to combat concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, more families will be grieving tragic deaths.

Brain swelling, or cerebral edema, is a medical emergency. Learn about the evidence-based treatments doctors use to reduce pressure and protect the brain.

Over the past decades, some lawyers have started using brain imaging scans as evidence during criminal trials, to provide a possible explanation for the criminal behavior of defendants. This was ...

TBI affects more than just the brain—learn how traumatic brain injury impacts cognition, mood, and long-term health.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) result from sudden brain trauma, like a blow to the head or an object penetrating the skull. Depending on the extent of the injury, TBIs may be mild or life ...

Objectives New clinical practice guidelines for the management of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) emphasise that family physicians should proactively screen and initiate treatment for ...

Brain damage from TBI happens in two stages. The first, called the primary injury, occurs at the moment of impact, causing immediate physical harm to brain tissue. However, the damage doesn’t stop ...

This year's series covered the prevalence and impact of traumatic brain injuries in Summit County, which sees four times the rate of these injuries compared to the national average.