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Sialorrhea

Sialorrhea

Excessive saliva production that may result in drooling or choking if there are impairments to swallowing. Sialorrhea often accompanies neurologic disorders and BRAIN injuries that affect the parasympathetic NERVOUS SYSTEM, which regulates .. Read More

Health and Wellness | 06.12.10 | No Comments

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

The common general term for brain injuries that impair thinking as a result of physical trauma severe enough to cause loss of consciousness or damage to the brain structure. Each year, about two million Americans sustain a brain injury—ab.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 09.6.09 | No Comments