Diffuse Axon Injury Quiz
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Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a kind of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blunt brain injury.
Injury to the head
Speech that does not make sense, or behavior that is strange
Losing consciousness
History of dementia
Confused or forgetful after waking up from fainting episode
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose diffuse axon injury
Did you hit your head?
Do people around you feel like you are speaking incoherently or acting irrationally?
Have you currently regained consciousness after temporarily losing consciousness?
Have you ever been diagnosed with dementia?
Were you confused or had memory problems after regaining consciousness?
Emergency treatment is required to lower any swelling inside your brain, as this might lead to more damage. To minimise swelling, a course of steroids may be used in some circumstances.
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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