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New research investigates the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury in children, as well as the importance of home and family environment in facilitating recovery.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any injury to the head that interferes with the normal functioning of the brain. This can be a violent blow or bump, which can result in a sudden jolt, or a penetrating injury that pierces the skull and the brain tissue.