Workplace Factors That Can Affect Return To Work After Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects millions of people globally each year, with the majority classified as mild or moderate. While most people recover quickly, some experience prolonged symptoms that impact their day-to-day lives and ability to work. Predicting return-to-work (RTW) rates is critical for optimal treatment and reducing the societal cost of TBI. Previous studies...

Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Can Help People With Tbi Manage Daily Living

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning has revolutionized the way we interact with technology, from the voice assistants that help us manage our daily lives to the sophisticated algorithms that power the personalized recommendations that pop up on our streaming services. Used properly, these technologies can be especially helpful for those with traumatic brain injury...

How People With Moderate-severe Brain Injury Recognize Emotions From Faces And Emoji

People who have experienced moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) often experience deficits in social cognition, including emotion recognition, which can negatively impact their social functioning. While previous research has provided insight into the challenges of face-to-face communication among people with TBI, little is known about the impact of TBI on the recognition of...

Overcoming Fear To Work After mTBI

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) commonly affects adults of working age and a key goal for their recovery is returning to work. However, successful return to work after mTBI is challenging, and many individuals experience difficulties with employment even months after their injury. One of the key factors affecting return to work outcomes is fear...

Perceived Driving Barriers Associated With Depression And Lower Life Satisfaction In Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of disability, often resulting in functional impairments that may include difficulties with driving, an essential aspect of everyday life for many individuals. Studies have shown that individuals who are unable to drive after a TBI have worse outcomes in terms of occupational status, emotional distress, and life...

Zinc Supplementation Improves Ambulation Recovery After Repetitive Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause damage to the brain and can have serious consequences on physical and neurological health. Repeated mild TBIs are a risk factor for developing the neurodegenerative disorder, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which can lead to emotional, cognitive, and memory problems. Zinc, a molecule released in the brain under normal conditions,...

Traumatic Brain Injury Patients With Pre-existing Opioid Addiction At Increased Risk Of Complications

Traumatic brain injuries are a major cause of death and disability in the United States. Opioid addiction, a growing public health crisis, can complicate the clinical management of TBI due to chronic drug effects. Patients with preadmission opioid abuse and/or dependence (POAD) are at higher risk of morbidity and mortality during hospitalization, and little is...

Early Diagnosis Of Traumatic Brain Injury In Emergencies: Heart Rate Variability As A Noninvasive Diagnostic Measure

An estimated 1.7 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) annually in the United States. In cases of blunt trauma, TBI emergencies often coincide with trauma in many organ systems, resulting in hemorrhagic shock. This type of shock causes severe blood loss that limits oxygen delivery to the body’s cells. This can make it...