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Memory Loss After an Accident

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Memory loss following an accident is more than a temporary side effect of shock; it is often the primary clinical indicator of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Globally, an estimated 55 million people live with the lasting effects of a TBI, with more than 10 million new cases occurring every year. In the United States alone, these injuries contribute to over $75 billion in annual medical costs and lost productivity, underscoring the massive economic and personal scale of the problem. For many, memory loss is not a standalone symptom but a life-altering event. Approximately 50% of survivors of moderate to severe TBI experience long-term disabilities that fundamentally change their employment, relationships, and daily independence.

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