{"product_id":"shaken-brain-9780674987418","title":"Shaken Brain","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSports concussions make headlines, but you don't have to be an NFL star to suffer traumatic brain injury. In Shaken Brain, Elizabeth Sandel, MD, shares stories and research from her decades treating and studying brain injuries. She explains what concussions do to our bodies, how to avoid them, and how to recover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fascinating page turner. Propelled by Dr. Sandel’s exceptional storytelling and clinical expertise, \u003ci\u003eShaken Brain\u003c\/i\u003e sheds light on the myths and misunderstandings surrounding concussions, and their consequential impact on so many lives. -- Marilyn Spivack, cofounder and past President, Brain Injury Association of America\u003cbr\u003eA thoroughly engaging and enlightening account, this book explores the often perplexing issues and controversies surrounding post-concussion symptoms. A vital read. -- Mel Glenn, MD, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network\u003cbr\u003eI was a doctor in 2002 when I suffered a traumatic brain injury. Even in my position, it was difficult to find information about post-concussive consequences and care. \u003ci\u003eShaken Brain\u003c\/i\u003e fills in the gaps. Uniting clinical research, scientific data, and personal stories, this crucial resource is one that both physicians and their patients can look to for answers. -- Cheryle Sullivan, MD, author of \u003ci\u003eBrain Injury Survival Kit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first step to improving concussion care is improving concussion education. Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, a medical professional, or none of the above, having the proper knowledge about what a concussion is and what to do when one is sustained can often be the difference between a quick recovery and a lengthy one. A book like \u003ci\u003eShaken Brain\u003c\/i\u003e offers needed information. -- Brittni Souder, former soccer player and Board Member, PINK Concussions\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShaken Brain\u003c\/i\u003e is frank, accessible, and authoritative—a crucial tool for sharing medical knowledge. Read this book if you are a traumatic brain injury survivor, a clinician, a family member, or simply interested in learning more about brain health. -- David Cifu, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and the US Department of Veterans Affairs\u003cbr\u003eA physician with over 25 years’ experience studying and treating concussion details what happens in the human brain when it is injured, and how medical providers can help…Emphasizing that it isn’t just athletes who need to worry, Sandel examines the high incidence of concussion among certain vulnerable populations, including the very young, elderly, homeless or impoverished, and victims of child abuse or domestic violence. To that end, she looks at prevention as a public health issue…Her expertly presented and researched work will be invaluable for anyone concerned about concussions. * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eI recommend \u003ci\u003eShaken Brain\u003c\/i\u003e to anyone interested in a deeper, nuanced understanding of concussion\/mild TBI. Dr. Sandel effortlessly conveys the information typically found in a textbook with the ease and style of a novelist. It is a valuable resource for patients who have experienced concussion and their families, as well as for the physicians, therapists, and scientists who have made it their life’s work to help them. -- John Leddy * Brain Injury *","brand":"Harvard University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403631927639,"sku":"9780674987418","price":22.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780674987418.jpg?v=1730484081","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/shaken-brain-9780674987418","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}