Karen Kerr, 58, was diagnosed with haemochromatosis after experiencing stroke-like symptoms, and was later told she would never walk again.

A study of more than 500 people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their caregivers, co-led by researchers at Mass ...

Vanderbilt doctors are studying whether fresh frozen plasma can reduce brain damage when given soon after head trauma.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Oxidative stress is a direct consequence of an excess in the body of so-called free radicals—reactive, unstable molecules ...

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have uncovered a surprising repair system in the spinal cord that could open new doors for treating paralysis, stroke, and diseases like multiple sclerosis. They found that ...

Dr. Gregory Ward, a physician in Baton Rouge, works daily to restore and enhance the functional abilities of individuals who have experienced brain injuries. His work involves various treatments, ...

Having a traumatic brain injury, no matter how serious, is associated with a greater likelihood of qualifying for work ...