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Brain Injury in Kids Might Lead to Alcohol Abuse

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2017

According to a new Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience study, children who experienced TBI under the age of 5 were 3.6 times more likely to have problems with substance abuse as teens. Finding suggest traumatic brain injuries during early life could be a risk factor for alcohol abuse later in life.... Read More...

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EEG and fMRI May Detect Consciousness in Patients With Acute, Severe TBI

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2017

Providing patients with acute TBI access to early fMRI and EEG testing will allow medical professionals greater ability to detect levels of consciousness. A new Brain study reports bedside exams may miss critical information about neurophysiological damage.... Read More...

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TBI Associated With Dementia in Working Aged Adults

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2017

A new study reports traumatic brain injury is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia in people of working age. However, the researchers found no association between TBI and other neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS or Parkinson's disease. Researchers hope their findings will improve rehabilitation treatments and long term monitoring of TBI patients.... Read More...

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New Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain Injuries

Neuroscience NewsJune 23, 2017

Researchers report looking at neural networks in the brain, rather than just specific regions, could shed new light on why some brain injuries are worse than others.... Read More...

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Retina May Be Sensitive Gauge of Blast Wave Pressure Injury

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2017

Blast related injuries that do not cause long term brain injury can result in long term retinal injury.... Read More...

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New Study Finds Youth Football Players Have Significant Differences in Head Impact Exposure

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2017

Researchers studied 97 football players between the ages of 9 and 13 years and found players experienced a total of 40,538 head impacts during four seasons of football games and practices. Significant differences in head impacts were seen between those in the games and practices.... Read More...

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Memory Insight May Prove Beneficial For Those With Brain Damage

Neuroscience NewsMay 20, 2017

A new study reveals multiple parts of the brain are associated with memory processing. Findings could help develop new strategies to treat those with brain injuries.... Read More...

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Brain Injuries Cause Impulse Control Problems: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2017

Study confirms TBI can cause impulse control problems.... Read More...

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Lithium May Prevent Neuron Damage In TBI Patients

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2017

According to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI. ... Read More...

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3D Model of NFL Player’s Brain Reconstructs Moment of Impact

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2017

Summary: A new brain modelling study that looks at what happens to the brains of NFL players following a collision play, could shed light on the link between TB... Read More...

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Blood Test Shows Promise in Detecting Abusive Head Trauma in Infants

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2017

Researchers have developed a new blood test that could help to identify infants who may be experiencing bleeding in the brain as a result of abusive head trauma.... Read More...

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Microwave Helmet Yields Fast and Safe Evaluation of Head Injuries

Neuroscience NewsMarch 11, 2017

A new study reports microwave measurements can rapidly detect intracranial bleeding in those who suffer TBI.... Read More...

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