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·October 13, 2025·4 min read

Triggered Hypothermia Protects the Brain After Injury

Scientists have discovered a way to induce a hibernation-like state that protects the brain after injury—without using external cooling. By activating a specific population of neurons, researchers created a reversible drop in body temperature that preserved neuron health and improved motor recovery in mice.

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·October 7, 2025·6 min read

Tiny Peptide Shows Powerful Brain Healing After Traumatic Injury

A small peptide called CAQK, composed of just four amino acids, has shown remarkable neuroprotective effects in mouse and pig models of traumatic brain injury. When injected intravenously, CAQK travels directly to damaged brain tissue, where it binds to overexpressed proteins and reduces inflammation, cell death, and tissue damage.

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·October 6, 2025·6 min read

Head Injuries in Adults Linked to Dementia

A large-scale Canadian study has found that older adults who sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI) face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia, needing home care, or being admitted to long-term care. Researchers found that TBIs, most commonly caused by falls, increase dementia risk by up to 69% in the first five years following injury.

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·October 2, 2025·9 min read

Vision Therapy Restores Sight in Post-Concussion Eye Disorders

Concussions can leave lasting effects on vision, with nearly half of young patients experiencing disorders that disrupt daily life and delay return to normal activities. A new study shows that 12 weeks of targeted vision therapy restored normal vision in almost 90% of adolescents and young adults, compared to only 10% who improved without therapy.

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·September 17, 2025·4 min read

Psychedelics Show Promise for Healing Concussions and Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, affect nearly 69 million people worldwide each year, yet treatments remain scarce. A new review highlights the potential of psychedelics such as psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT to reduce harmful inflammation and enhance neuroplasticity after brain injury.

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·September 17, 2025·5 min read

Early Brain Damage From Sports Hits Seen Long Before CTE

New research shows that repetitive head impacts from contact sports trigger early and lasting brain changes in athletes years before chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is detectable. The study found neuron loss, microglial activation, and blood vessel changes in athletes under 51, even in those without tau buildup, the usual CTE marker.

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·August 25, 2025·7 min read

Head Injuries Linked to Higher Risk of Brain Cancers

A large study of more than 75,000 people has found that moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is linked to an increased risk of malignant brain tumors. Within 3–5 years of injury, 0.6% of patients with significant TBIs developed tumors—higher than those without TBI.

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·May 9, 2025·5 min read

Using Music to Detect Concussion in Kids

A new music therapy-based tool called MuSICCA may transform how healthcare teams assess consciousness in children with severe brain injuries. Developed to address the lack of reliable diagnostic methods for children aged 2 to 18, MuSICCA uses tailored live music performed by a therapist to evoke and record patient responses.

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·January 10, 2025·5 min read

Men Are Three Times As Likely to Die From Brain Injuries

A 2021 analysis of U.S. mortality data highlights disparities in traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related deaths, which disproportionately affect older adults, men, and certain racial and ethnic groups. Suicides remain the leading cause, followed by unintentional falls, with older adults (75+) and American Indian/Alaska Native individuals experiencing the highest mortality rates.

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·January 7, 2025·7 min read

Head Trauma May Reactivate Dormant Viruses, Increasing Alzheimer’s Risk

New research suggests that concussions and repetitive head trauma may reactivate dormant viruses like HSV-1 in the brain, potentially triggering neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Using a brain tissue model, scientists observed that head trauma caused latent HSV-1 to awaken, leading to hallmark Alzheimer’s markers such as amyloid plaques, inflammation, and neuronal damage.

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·November 26, 2024·4 min read

Concussion Impacts Brain Activity and Cognition in High Schoolers

Concussions affect aperiodic brain activity, a key signal often dismissed as "background noise," which plays a role in brain excitability and cognitive function. High school football players who experienced concussions showed slowed aperiodic activity, correlating with worse memory, concentration, and post-concussion test scores.

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·September 25, 2024·5 min read

Blood Tests Uncover Lasting Damage Following Single Brain Injury

A new study reveals that moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have long-lasting effects, persisting for decades. Using advanced MRI scans, blood biomarkers, and cognitive tests, researchers found that survivors show signs of chronic brain pathology even 22 years after their injury.

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concussion

Triggered Hypothermia Protects the Brain After Injury

Tiny Peptide Shows Powerful Brain Healing After Traumatic Injury

Head Injuries in Adults Linked to Dementia

Vision Therapy Restores Sight in Post-Concussion Eye Disorders

Psychedelics Show Promise for Healing Concussions and Brain Injuries

Early Brain Damage From Sports Hits Seen Long Before CTE

Head Injuries Linked to Higher Risk of Brain Cancers

Using Music to Detect Concussion in Kids

Men Are Three Times As Likely to Die From Brain Injuries

Head Trauma May Reactivate Dormant Viruses, Increasing Alzheimer’s Risk

Concussion Impacts Brain Activity and Cognition in High Schoolers

Blood Tests Uncover Lasting Damage Following Single Brain Injury

Eyes Blink in Time With Music, Revealing Hidden Brain Rhythms

Night-Vision Disorders Share a Surprising Cellular Trigger

Deep Brain Stimulation Promising for Severe, Resistant Depression

Rare ADHD Gene Variants Linked to 15-Fold Higher Risk

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