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How Dangerous Is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury? New Study Shows That Effects May Not Be So Mild Afterall

A recent study performed by the Center for Brain Injury and Repair and by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine shows that mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) may not be so mild after all.  The study presented findings of the molecular mechanism that is in play when dealing with a mild traumatic brain injury.

In the study it was found that those suffering from a mild traumatic brain injury show stretching and disconnecting of nerve-cell axons after mTBI induces problems in sodium channels on the surface of neurons.  This study has not shown enough results so far to conclude as to what the findings are and in what situations they occur in exactly so as of right now the study continues on and they hope to soon find ways to better prevent, diagnose and treat mild traumatic brain injuries. 

Every year 1 million or more people suffer from a mTBI but most people do not understand the severity of them.  Hopefully this study along with other and the promotion of mTBI prevention will help people understand the importance of preventing mTBI especially in sports.

Mild traumatic brain injuries are not a mild situation or a mild injury at all.  If you or a family member has suffered from a mTBI it is important to seek proper help from a doctor and an experienced injury lawyer if the injury was due to negligence.  To speak with an injury lawyer call 800.976.4904 or email us and we will be happy to go over your case with you free of cost.