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What is Traumatic Brain Injury?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a form of acquired brain injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can result when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue.

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TBI and Intimate Relationships - What We Need to Know

Started by Armando A. in General Discussions. Last reply by Amber 20 hours ago. 1 Reply

Lately, the discussions on TBI I see on the web focused on the…Continue

What do you like to do to occupy your time with?

Started by Ben Munoz in General Discussions on Monday. 0 Replies

For those of you who aren't able to work any more. What do you like to do to fill your time? If you do crafts, what kind of a craft do you do?I'm hoping all of us can share our ideas to help others…Continue

Everyone please read, as we are having a problem with spammers

Started by Ben Munoz in General Discussions May 4. 0 Replies

All moderators and founders of Ben's Friends work very hard to keep spammers off the site, however their methods of applying for membership get more sophisticated each day. Just on this site, we must…Continue

Post-concussion syndrome

Started by John "JC" Colyer in General Discussions Apr 29. 0 Replies

Signs and symptomsThe abbreviation PCS may also be used to mean post-concussion symptoms.[13] Symptoms can…Continue

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    Finding a new doctor can be difficult, and very scary.  Being prepared can make the whole experience much easier on you, and on the new doctor.  Remember that the doctor works for YOU, and if you are…

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