Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers’ Suicide Risk
New research suggests military personnel who suffer more than one mild TBI face a significantly higher risk of suicide.
Study Finds Increase in Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Elderly Men and Women
Researchers note a considerable rise in the number of fall-induced traumatic brain injuries in elderly patients since the 1970′s. Future studies are required to better understand the reasons for the increased numbers and provide effective interventions to prevent injury.
Research Sheds New Light on Traumatic Brain Injuries
A new study supports p38α MAPK as a possible clinical target for treating central nervous system disorders associated with uncontrolled brain inflammation, including TBI.
Experts Call for Research On Prevalence of Delayed Neurological Dysfunction After Head Injury
Researchers evaluate the pathological impact of single incident TBI and mild, repetitive traumatic brain injury, in order to learn which measures need to be taken to identify risk, early incidence and to reduce long term complications associated with TBI.
New Research on the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
According to three new studies, numerous opportunities exist to improve the outcomes of TBI in older adults.
Single Concussion may Cause Lasting Brain Damage
A new study finds lasting structural damage to the brain can be caused by a single concussion.
Evidence Shows Concussions Require Long-Term Follow-up for Players
New research into concussions sustained during sports shows damage to the brain can persist for decades after an original or head trauma. The long-term consequences of concussions include memory loss, attention deficits and motor control problems.
Veterans with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury have White Matter Abnormalities
A new study found soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mild TBI have measurable abnormalities in white matter when compared to returning veterans who have not experienced TBI. These abnormalities appear to be related to the severity of the injury and are related to cognitive deficits.
Natural Process Activating Brain’s Immune Cells Could Point Way to Repairing Damaged Brain
The brain’s key “breeder” cells secrete substances that boost the numbers and strength of critical brain-based immune cells believed to play a vital role in brain health. This finding adds a new dimension to our understanding of how resident stem cells and stem cell transplants may improve brain function.
NFL Players May Be at Higher Risk of Death from Alzheimer’s and ALS
Professional football players in this study were three times more likely to die as a result of diseases that damage brain cells compared to the general population. A player’s risk of death from Alzheimer’s disease or ALS was almost four times higher than the general population.
