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06/18/2026

🧠 Did you know concussion symptoms can sometimes last weeks or even months after the initial injury?

Persistent headaches 🤕, dizziness 🌪️, brain fog ☁️, trouble concentrating 📚, sleep problems 😴, and mood changes 💭 may be signs of Post-Concussion Syndrome.

Don’t ignore lingering symptoms—early evaluation and treatment can help support recovery and get you back to feeling your best. 💙

06/16/2026

🧠 What is an External Ventricular Drain (EVD)? And why might someone with a severe brain injury need one?

Today Rachel had the opportunity to visit the Neuroscience Nursing Research Center (NNRC) in Dallas, where neuroscience nurses are advancing our understanding of EVDs used to monitor pressure inside the skull and help drain excess fluid from around the brain.

EVDs can play a critical role in the care of patients with traumatic brain injuries, helping the healthcare team make timely decisions when every minute matters.

If your loved one has an EVD, ask questions. Understanding what it does and why it’s there can make a difficult situation feel a little less overwhelming.

06/12/2026

🚨It’s trauma season!

Did you know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) isn’t just one injury?
TBIs range from concussions to skull fractures, brain bruising, swelling, and bleeding—and the details matter.
If someone you love experiences a TBI, ask questions:
🧠 What type of injury is it?
🧠 Where is it located in the brain?
🧠 Is there bleeding, swelling, or a skull fracture?

Follow this summer as we break down the different types of TBIs and what they mean.

06/08/2026

Today is World Brain Tumor Awareness Day - Katie reminds us that WE know our bodies best and should always trust our gut.


05/30/2026

👁️ What if losing your side vision was actually your brain waving a red flag?

A pituitary tumor can press on the optic chiasm—the place where your visual nerves cross—causing loss of peripheral vision. 🧠

It’s called bitemporal hemianopsia… and it can be one of the earliest clues that something serious is happening inside the brain.

Changes in vision should never be ignored. Sometimes your brain gives warning signs long before other symptoms appear.

Because your brain matters—let’s protect it together. 🧠✨

05/29/2026

Ever wonder what the Secret Sense is Behind Every Great Athlete 🏃‍♂️🧠🛡️👟

05/26/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month 🧠⚡️
Know the signs…Because every second matters.

B.E. F.A.S.T.
Balance loss
Eyesight changes
Face drooping
Arm/leg weakness
Speech difficulty
Terrible headache

05/24/2026

🧠 Right brain vs left brain stroke — do you know the difference?
They can cause very different symptoms, but both are medical emergencies.
Remember BEFAST and call 911 immediately if you notice the signs.

05/21/2026

🎧 Your Brain is a Time Machine 🧠✨

Ever wondered why a single song can instantly transport you back to a summer road trip or your high school graduation? It’s not just “the feels”—it’s science in action. 🧬

05/10/2026

From all of us at Ask the Brain Nurse—
Happy Neuroscience Nurses Week 🧠

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