Brain injury

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

brain lesion (from injury), concussion, TBI (traumatic brain injury)

See for

brain damage, brain trauma

Broader Terms

head /neck injury

Related Terms

chronic brain damage, intracranial hematoma

Scope Note

damage inflicted to the brain; may be acute or chronic.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• It is based on the premise that physically surviving brain injury is just the first step in a lifelong process of adjustment and accommodation.
• An acquired brain injury is often referred to as hidden disability, and often goes unrecognised.
• Acquired brain injury is an internal disorder caused by neuro-organic malfunctions.
• The mission of the National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury is to provide relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury, and family members.
• Brain Injury is the official research journal of the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) and is associated with the European Brain Injury Society (EBIS).

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