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Keyword: brain trauma

Brain trauma - a brain trauma occurs when an external force injures the brain, such as a fall, collision in a vehicle, the result of violence or contact in sports, there are many possible causes. An event can cause damage at the moment of injury or afterwards, due to processes such as changing blood flow or pressure within the skull. The results of a brain trauma can take many forms – there can be physical, social, behavioral, cognitive or emotional symptoms, sometimes immediately or perhaps after a period of time or series of traumas. The longer-term outcomes can range from full recovery to permanent disability or death.