Individuals who experience a head injury have a 21% greater likelihood of attempting suicide later in life than those without such injuries.

When Gabe Brown woke up from a coma last January at UPMC Mercy hospital, he could do little more than tilt his head and shift his eyes. The 28-year-old suffered a severe traumatic brain injury nearly ...

A study showed that a pediatric nurse practitioner-led outpatient clinic for head injury care within the department of neurosurgery improved hospital resource utilization and continuity of care ...

A new study led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine clinical scientists and UPMC neurosurgeons challenges ...

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Strokes are a medical emergency, yet imaging can capture only snapshots of how brain damage develops in the hours and days ...

Finding the best value brain injury rehabilitation program is about more than just cost — it’s about maximizing outcomes, support and long-term quality of life for the patient and their family. Here’s ...

Increased risk for suicide may be associated with head injuries, highlighting the connection between head trauma and ...

ENCINITAS, Calif. — Angel Coronel is learning to speak, eat and walk again. The 38-year-old goes to the Scripps Health brain injury rehab program every day and needs to spend two more months in the ...

A nanomaterial based on a platform developed by Professor Samuel Stupp crosses the blood-brain barrier and targets harmful ...