FeaturedNeuroscience·January 18, 2016·5 min readDissolvable, Wireless Sensors to Monitor the Brain InjuryResearchers have developed wireless brain sensors that monitor intracranial pressure and temperature before being absorbed by the body.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 30, 2015·4 min readAir Evacuations Could Further Harm Patients With Brain InjuriesA new study reports air evacuations may pose a significant added risk for people with TBI as they could potentially cause more damage.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 30, 2015·3 min readTesting Oculomotor Nerve Function May Aid Concussion DiagnosisA new study reports that testing oculomotor function could help with the diagnosis of concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 7, 2015·2 min readDoctors Warn Against Using Induced Hypothermia for Head Injury PatientsDoctors say induced hypothermia may increase the risk of disability and death for TBI patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 2, 2015·3 min readTBI Recovery Slowed by High Fructose DietA new study reports diets high in processed fructose hampers recovery after a TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 15, 2015·4 min readMRI Improves Diagnosis of Microbleeding Following TBI in Military Service MembersAccording to a new study, using MRI to assess patients soon after TBI can lead to more accurate detection of cerebral microbleeding.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·August 18, 2015·3 min readColor Changing Polymer Can Signal TBI in Athletes and SoldiersResearchers have created a polymer based material that changes color depending on how hard it's hit. The technology could be used to indicate the level of TBI in football players and soldiers.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 10, 2015·5 min readBrain Structure Differences in Some Former NFL Players Who Started Playing Football EarlyFormer NFL players who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 have greater risk for altered brain development than those players who started later, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 9, 2015·4 min readCommon Medications May Delay Recovery From Brain InjuriesAccording to researchers, medications used to treat common conditions from bladder dysfunction to depression and insomnia, can delay recovery for patients with brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 14, 2015·4 min readCombat Veterans’ Brains Reveal Hidden Damage from IED BlastsResearchers report they may have discovered the signature of blast neurotrauma.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2014·3 min readDamage to Brain ‘Hubs’ Causes Extensive ImpairmentResearchers provide a new perspective on injury impairs brain function.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 9, 2014·3 min readXenon Gas Protects the Brain After Head InjuryA new study reports xenon gas could potentially reduce the extent of brain damage if given as a treatment within hours of a brain injury occurring.Read More