FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 16, 2013·4 min readDo Patients in a Vegetative State Recognize Loved Ones?Researchers discover unresponsive patients' brains could still recognize photos of family and friends.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 12, 2013·4 min readBrain Trauma Raises Risk of Later PTSD in Active-Duty MilitaryTBIs suffered during active duty in war zones are the greatest predictor of subsequent PTSD, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 11, 2013·3 min readDietary Amino Acids Relieve Sleep Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury in AnimalsAdministering a cocktail of amino acids to mice models of TBI, researchers improved sleep disturbances caused by the brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 10, 2013·3 min readNew Study Reports on Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab OutcomesA new study reports on the outcomes at post discharge and one year periods varied across Traumatic Brain Injury Model System centers.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 10, 2013·2 min readMusic Brings Memories Back to the Brain InjuredResearchers use popular music to help patients with brain injuries recall autobiographical memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 10, 2013·4 min readNeural Prosthesis Restores Behavior After Brain InjuryResearchers restored behavior in a rat model of TBI using a neuroprosthetic device.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 9, 2013·5 min readConcussion Secrets Unveiled in Mice and ManUsing a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2013·2 min readNew Study Suggests Low Vitamin D Causes Damage to BrainA diet which is low in vitamin D could cause damage to the brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 21, 2013·2 min readResearchers Map Brain Areas Vital to Understanding LanguageResearchers discover the brain mechanisms which underlie discourse comprehension.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 19, 2013·4 min readBlood Test Accurately Diagnoses Concussion and Predicts Long Term Cognitive DisabilityHigh levels of SNTF in the blood after TBI correlate with brain tissue damage, researchers discover.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 18, 2013·3 min readSurgeons Find New Method to Reduce Risk of Blood Clots During Brain TraumasResearchers discover a new protocol, which uses preventive blood thinners in the treatment of patients with TBI, lowers the risk of the patients developing fatal blood clots without increasing the risk of intracranial bleeding.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 18, 2013·4 min readNew Hope for Victims of Traumatic Brain InjuryHyperbaric oxygen therapy significantly revives brain function and improves quality of live for those with TBI, a new study reports.Read More