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Infographic: A Heads Up on Preventing Sports Injuries

June 24, 2015

Concussions happen even when wearing a helmet. It's a common myth that sports helmets can prevent concussions. Learn about different sports helmets. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: baseball helmet, batting helmet, concussion myths, football helmet, head injury, helmet safety, hockey helmet, infographic, nascar helmet, rethink concussions, sports helmet, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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6 Tips for Preventing and Handling Falls

December 20, 2014

Learn more about how to prevent falls and when to seek help if you do by reviewing our easy tips, and check out our infographic to help handle falls. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: common injuries, fall prevention, Geriatric Services, infographic, injuries, medical mondays, tips, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Trauma Care System
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Can Concussions Impact Memory or Intelligence?

December 4, 2014

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the impact of a concussion on an individual's short-term and long-term memory, as well as intelligence. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion myths, head injury, Jonathan French PsyD, sports medicine, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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Infographic: Recognizing Traumatic Brain Injury

August 20, 2014

Check out this infographic to learn more about traumatic brain injury, including symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: baseball, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cognitive function, cooling suit treatment, cycling, emotion, football, headache, infographic, Joshua Roe, memory loss, mood swings, motor function, patient story, ringing in the ears, sensation, softball, TBI, traumatic brain injury, unconsciousness, UPMC Center for Brain Injury
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Fighting Traumatic Brain Injury with Extreme Cold: A Survival Story

August 7, 2014

UPMC trauma neurosurgeons helped a patient recover from a severe traumatic brain injury. Learn more about how a cooling suit was used to save his life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain swelling, clinical trials, hypothermia, Joshua Roe, patient story, TBI, trauma center, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, video
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Meet Jeremy Feldbusch: A Walking Miracle

May 25, 2014

Learn more about Jeremy Feldbusch's remarkable recovery and facial fat grafting treatment at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Euphrates River, Iraq, J. Peter Rubin, Jeremy Feldbusch, medically induced coma, traumatic brain injury, Wounded Warriors Project
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Video: Brain Injury Awareness Month

March 5, 2014

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, learn more about brain injuries and watch a video about the rehabilitation process for traumatic brain injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: brain, brain injury, brain injury awareness month, Cara Camiolo-Reddy MD, Center for Brain Injury, stroke, TBI, traumatic brain injury, video
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What is the Safety in Youth Sports Act?

January 9, 2014

Learn more about the provisions determined by the PA Safety in Youth Sports Act and discover how to keep your child safe from traumatic brain injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: athletic trainer, coaches, concussion management, concussions, neuropsychologist, neurovestibular rehab, PA Department of Education, PA Department of Health, Pennsylvania, physical medicine, primary care physician, rehabilitation, Safety in Youth Sports Act, student athlete, student athletes, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program