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Washington D.C. researchers at Georgetown University may have found a link between the onset of Alzheimer's disease among patients who have suffered previously from a brain injury.
According to a Reuter's news report on the study, Alzheimer's disease is "associated with accumulations of an abnormal protein, amyloid beta, in the brain. Traumatic brain injury triggers accumulation of enzymes required for production of amyloid-beta."
However, individuals who suffer from traumatic brain injuries can still find hope in this newly appointed research as scientists may have found a way to decrease the effects of brain damage by "blocking the enzymes in the biochemical pathway reducing the effects of long-term Alzheimer's disease damage," according to Reuters.
Traumatic Brain Injury Risks
Approximately 5 million Americans are currently living with a traumatic brain injury; each year an additional 1 million U.S. citizens suffering from a traumatic brain injury. There are many causes behind a traumatic brain injury, including:
* violence
* transportation accidents
* construction
* sports
* falls
* struck by an object
* improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
Symptoms often associated with a traumatic brain injury depend upon the severity of an injury, which can range from mild to moderate to severe. There are also side effects such as the following associated with this:
* headache
* vomiting
* nausea
* lack of motor coordination
* dizziness
* difficulty balancing
* lightheadedness
* blurred vision
* tired eyes
* ringing in the ears
* bad taste in the mouth
* fatigue
* lethargy
* changes in sleep patterns
* cognitive changes
* behavioral changes
* confusion
* memory difficulties
* concentration problems
* difficulties thinking and remaining attentive
* weakness or numbness in limbs
* dilation of one or both pupils
* agitation
Living With TBI
TBI is often a very debilitating condition that may require large amounts of physical therapy and treatment options as well as require thousands of dollars in medical costs, which is why it is common for many brain injury patients to discuss a TBI lawsuit with an experienced personal injury attorney.
Speaking with a traumatic brain injury attorney may increase the opportunity of receiving monetary compensation following a TBI incident. Developing a brain injury lawsuit may also increase the chances of monetary compensation, which will assist in paying for medical bills. It is imperative that individuals suffering from a traumatic brain injury receive adequate medical assistance in order to avoid enduring further harm from their TBI accident.
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