Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) had been used for nearly 25 years now by neurologists and radiologists to help diagnose strokes, dementia, and other brain conditions that affect blood flow to the brain. For these conditions its use had been well accepted in the medical community. CLINICAL UTILITY OF ARTERIAL SPIN LABELING FOR BRAIN INJURY How ASL MRI works is fairly straightforward. Blood … Read More
HOW CAN DIFFUSION TENSOR IMAGING MRI HELP OBJECTIVELY DOCUMENT A BRAIN INJURY?
How it works: First, let’s be honest. Fully understanding Diffusion Tensor Imaging MRI requires a good understanding of physics and radiology. Because I am not a master of either, I am going to try and explain DTI MRI in layman’s terms as much as possible so you can understand the basic concepts without making your eyes glaze over by getting … Read More
HOW TO DEAL WITH SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN INJURY
Suffering a TBI can result in life-altering physical and mental handicaps as well as a lengthy brain injury recovery period. If you have a loved one who has recently suffered a TBI and you are looking for ways to help them with their traumatic brain injury recovery, continue reading to learn all about TBI recovery. HOW TO HELP A LOVED … Read More
BRAIN INJURIES REHABILITATION
Brain injuries are not something that should ever be taken lightly, since traumatic brain injuries can result in permanent pain, disability, mental decline, and even death. If you suspect that you or someone you know has suffered a brain injury, it’s essential you take measures to mitigate the effects of the injury by seeking out qualified brain injury rehabilitation. Continue … Read More
HOW TO FIND A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
What are the best ways for how to find a good personal injury lawyer if you’ve recently been involved in an accident? Having a reliable personal injury attorney by your side as you navigate the legal system following an accident is invaluable. Never underestimate the part that your personal injury firm is playing to ensure that you get sufficient compensation for your … Read More
TBI VS CONCUSSION
Concussion vs TBI, which one’s worse? If you’ve recently suffered a head injury and are trying to figure out what your legal and medical options are, this article is for you. While we discuss the differences between a traumatic brain injury vs concussion, it’s important to keep in mind that both require immediate medical attention and should be cared for … Read More
SYMPTOMS OF ANOXIC BRAIN INJURY & HYPOXIC BRAIN INJURY
Anoxic and hypoxic brain injuries are generally very severe and deserve thorough treatment and attention. When the brain’s health is compromised, the rest of the body is not at liberty to thrive. If you suspect that you or someone you know is suffering from an anoxic or hypoxic brain injury, this blog post will introduce you to some of the … Read More
BRAIN INJURY LAW A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE FUTURE OF HEALTH SPEAKER SERIES BY DR. DAVID EAGLEMAN
Brain Injury Law is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) lecture series. ISB is partnering with Town Hall Seattle to organize a series of events surrounding crucial topics in healthcare and science. The first event will be partially sponsored by Brain Injury Law and it will feature Dr. David Eagleman, a renowned neuroscientist and … Read More
BREAKING THE SILENCE: HOW WE USE CUTTING EDGE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO PROVE “INVISIBLE” BRAIN INJURIES
Mild brain injuries have been called the “silent epidemic.” This is because X-Ray and imaging technology has been trailing far behind brain science. So while doctors and brain injury attorneys have known to blame certain symptoms on brain injuries, there has never been a way to prove that a mild brain injury has taken place — until now. Traditionally, and even after … Read More
SPORTS INJURIES: WHEN YOU SHOULD GO TO A SPORTS INJURY LAWYER
Millions of Americans participate in organized sports leagues each year in order to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy the activities they love. Participants range in ages and skill level, from youth sports to school-related teams, all the way to private leagues for adults. While these organized leagues can provide entertainment and exercise, they can also be the source of … Read More
