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Every year, millions of Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) from falls, car accidents, or sports. These injuries can lead to lifelong disabilities—or even death—and right now, there’s no medication to fix the damage. But a breakthrough discovery from University of Georgia (UGA) researchers might change that. A drug called CMX-2043 could help the brain heal itself […]

The human brain is an incredibly intricate organ, and one of its most intriguing characteristics is the differences between the left and right sides, known as brain asymmetry. Recent advancements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have introduced a new method for measuring these differences, offering valuable insights into brain health and mental well-being. In this

What Is Speech Therapy, Anyway?Imagine having thoughts and ideas trapped inside your mind because your voice, words, or muscles won’t cooperate. That’s the reality for millions of people with communication or swallowing disorders—and that’s where speech therapy comes in. Speech therapists (or speech-language pathologists) aren’t just “speech teachers.” They’re communication experts who help people of all ages—from toddlers struggling

What is a Stroke? A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off, like a clogged pipe stopping water. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells start dying within minutes. There are two main types: Spot a Stroke FAST: Remember This Acronym Time is critical! Use the FAST method to recognize stroke symptoms: Other

After an injury, a TBI patient is at their lowest point, and they don’t think anything is possible. There’s a feeling of loss and mourning with a traumatic brain injury because there are so many things a patient won’t be able to do again. Recreation is something that defines us as individuals. It makes us

The creative process of making art enables traumatic brain injury survivors to support healing. The brain injured person remembers who they were before the accident. They had hopes and dreams before the injury and when those are taken away suddenly, a heightened feeling of failure and loss takes over. They have to grieve for the