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Continued Sleep Disturbance Could Signify Ongoing Complications from Traumatic Brain Injury

Every year, about 2.5 million people in America suffer from traumatic brain injury. Most will recover, but some will have lasting complications. A new study reveals that sleep quality could be one of the first indications of whether a victim is recovering or potentially suffering with ongoing complications. The following explains further, and provides some key information on your rights to compensation if negligence played a role in your head [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Long-Term Sleep Problems

Each year, approximately 17 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Around 80 percent of sufferers will be treated and eventually released, but they often continue to experience long-term symptoms. Brain injuries that involve emotion, thinking abilities, language, and sensation are well-recognized. However, researchers now believe that they may have uncovered yet another residual symptom—one that could actually exasperate the other, more known symptoms. TBI and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness [...]