Scientists in Kentucky and elsewhere have compared the human brain to a computer, but it’s so much more. Computers, in general, cannot learn. As the saying goes, “Garbage in, garbage out.” This complex organ inspires awe even in surgeons, many of whom have actually touched…
There are many things that are different for older people than younger people. Things such as a common cold or flu can be significantly harder to recover from as a senior citizen, and the same may be true for more significant conditions such as traumatic…
Brain damage, even mild concussions or blows to the head that don’t technically result in concussions, may be more significant than once thought, according to new studies. Recent research indicates that repeated blows to the head or one mild concussion can result in lasting changes…
You drive your wife home from the hospital after her many weeks of recovery from a bad traffic accident. She has a traumatic brain injury, and you need to learn about and understand what she will be going through. She has lost function in her…
From the Palm Springs Desert Sun: “A now-12-year-old Temecula boy who fell from a fast-food restaurant’s play structure and struck his head, causing brain damage, was awarded a $20 million settlement from the franchise’s parent company, his attorney said today. The money was awarded to…