UCLA study shows traumatic brain injury haunts children for years

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 13:42 in Health & Medicine

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the single most common cause of death and disability in children and adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Now, according to a new study by UCLA researchers, the effects of a blow to the head, whether it's mild or a concussion, can linger for years.

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