A brain shunt is used to remove a buildup of excess cerebrospinal fluid on the brain. When excess fluid develops, it increases the pressure inside the skull and can damage the brain. Symptoms of increased fluid on the brain include a headache, vomiting, and seizures. Eventually, brain damage and death can occur. Thousands of people… Read More
Brain Injuries from Child Abuse on the Rise
A recent study has reached the troubling conclusion that with the current recession, brain injuries resulting from child abuse have risen by over 60 percent. Brain injury from child abuse is known as abusive head trauma, or AHT. The study, led by Rachel Berger and published in the current issue of Pediatrics, looked at the… Read More
