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Featured Neurology

·March 23, 2016·3 min read

Study Links Head Injuries to Dementia

Researchers report repeated minor trauma to the head and other body parts can lead to early dementia.

Featured Neurology

·March 16, 2016·5 min read

Increased Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment Following TBI

According to researchers, TBI not only increases the risk of mild cognitive impairment, it also may provoke early onset of dementia.

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·March 8, 2016·3 min read

How Music Affects The Brain: Using MRI to Study the Brain of a Virtuoso Violinist

Following a concussion, a violinist undergoes neuroimaging to help understand how the brain of a professional musician works.

Featured Psychology

·February 8, 2016·4 min read

Suicide Risk Increased Three Fold in Adults Following Concussion

According to a new study, the long term risk of suicide in adults who have had a concussion is three times higher than the population norm.

Featured Neurology

·February 5, 2016·2 min read

Study Aims to Change Athletes’ Perception and Reporting of Concussions

A new study is set to address ways to reduce the stigma surrounding concussions suffered by athletes.

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Featured Neurology

·February 5, 2016·4 min read

Why Rest Following Concussion is Critical

A couple of days of rest following a concussion can help reset neural networks and repair short term injury to the brain, a new study reports.

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·February 2, 2016·2 min read

Did Henry VIII Suffer the Same Brain Injury as Some NFL Players?

Researchers analyze historical records and conclude Henry VIII may have suffered repeated TBIs similar to those experienced by modern football players.

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·February 1, 2016·4 min read

Predicting the Likelihood of Migraines in Concussion Patients

A new study reports researchers have successfully used a mathematical tool to determine which concussion patients will go on to suffer migraine headaches.

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·January 12, 2016·5 min read

Understanding the Link Between TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a toxic form of tau protein increases following TBI, leading to the development of the same type of mental impairments seen in Alzheimer's patients.