Injury Archives

03.20.2026 headshot for Joseph Giacino, director of the Disorders of Consciousness Program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Rethinking Consciousness: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Giacino

Joseph Giacino, director of the Disorders of Consciousness Program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, shares how updated guidelines may reshape care for those with severe brain injury.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

02.26.2026 Blurry, black and white shadow of a girl swinging on a swing that is attached to a tree branch

Beyond the Bump: The Mental Toll of Mild Head Injuries In Kids

Children who sustain concussions may be 25% more likely to be diagnosed with a mood disorder than those who do not experience a head injury.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.12.2025 closeup image of electric scooters parked on sidewalk

Substance Use Fuels E-Scooter Injuries

From 2019 to 2022, e-scooter injuries nearly tripled, with the use of alcohol and other substances playing a key role in injury risk.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

02.26.2025 Rentable e-bikes and electric scooters parked on the sidewalk

Powering Injuries: The Risks of E-Bikes and Scooters

Despite the safety warnings, people are using e-bikes and scooters unsafely, leading to a rise in injuries.

Fellow Heather Sherr

05.15.2024

Automobility: The High Cost of Convenience

Despite the problems associated with cars and driving, including increased air pollution and traffic accidents, both individuals and cities continue to prioritize cars over public health.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

02.28.2024 Turf field with shadows and field lines

Artificial Turf Fields: Grass Is Always Greener

From increased risk of injury to toxic chemical exposure, the public health consequences of artificial turf fields are too deep to ignore.

Fellow Sean Hagan

03.01.2023 a man with his head on a phone

The Cost of Waiting

The typical wait between applying for disability services and a response is 150 to 550 days. These long wait times can cause tremendous mental and physical harm to people living with disabilities.

Fellow Bethany Hallenborg

09.12.2022 a graph with red and blue lines

Health Equity

Distracting Drivers

Displaying roadside accident data message signs was associated with an increase in motor vehicles crashes.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

05.12.2022 a head with a red cube in the middle and a line of wooden blocks

Intimate Partner Violence and Brain Injury

Expanding screening and education on intimate partner violence and its connection to brain injury can prevent long term negative effects.

Fellow Connor McCombs

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