Department of Defense Awards Scientists at University of Buffalo $4M Grant to Study Concussion Treatment
For quite a while, experts have described concussions and traumatic brain injuries as a “silent epidemic” affecting millions across America. Concussions usually occur when an indirect or direct blow to an individual’s head causes their brain to slam against the inside of their skull and sustain damage. These injuries can be hard to treat because they usually don’t display symptoms at the time of injury. In some cases, symptoms can take days or even weeks to manifest, and it is often the victim's family and friends who notice changes in personality first, such as mood swings, irritability, anger and general…
