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·February 24, 2023·5 min read

Head Injuries Could Be a Risk Factor for Developing Brain Cancer

Traumatic brain injuries may increase the risk of developing glioma brain cancer later in life, researchers report. The study found brain injury caused specific genetic mutations to synergize with inflammation, making brain cells more likely to become cancerous.

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·February 12, 2023·5 min read

For Former Football Players, Concussion and Hypertension Go Hand in Hand

The chance a former football player will be diagnosed with hypertension when they retire rises in step with the number of concussions they experienced during their career. High blood pressure may be another driver of cognitive decline in conjunction with repeated TBI for football players. However, controlling blood pressure could help slow both cardiovascular and cognitive decline.

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·February 10, 2023·5 min read

Review Strengthens Evidence That Repetitive Head Impacts Can Cause CTE

Study confirms that repeated head injuries, concussions, and traumatic brain injury are the chief risk factors for the development of CTE.

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·October 12, 2022·4 min read

Small-Molecule Drug Reverses Neural Effects of Concussion

ISRIB, a small molecule that blocks the integrated stress response, can reverse the neural and cognitive effects of a concussion in mice weeks after a brain injury has occurred.

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·October 9, 2022·2 min read

Synthetic Playing Fields for Sports May Pose Increased Risk of Concussion in Youth

Synthetic turf football fields have a greater impact decelerating force than traditional grass fields, presenting an increased risk of injuries, including concussions, due to contact with the surface.

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·September 30, 2022·4 min read

Traumatic Brain Injury ‘Remains Major Global Health Problem’

Researchers document traumatic brain injury as a global health problem that affects 55 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of injury-related death and disability.

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·September 19, 2022·3 min read

How the Circadian Clock Helps the Brain Recover After Injury

NG2-glia, a newly discovered type of brain cell that can renew itself is regulated by circadian rhythms. The findings shed new light on how the body's circadian clock can promote healing following a traumatic brain injury.

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·September 2, 2022·3 min read

Repeated Concussions Can Thicken the Skull

Repeat concussions thicken the structure of skull bones. Researchers theorize the thickening of the skull may occur as the body attempts to better protect the brain from subsequent damage.

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·May 17, 2022·4 min read

Concussion Symptoms in Children May Have Multiple Underlying Causes

Researchers report different types of brain injuries caused by concussions in children may lead to similar symptoms.

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·May 10, 2022·5 min read

Clues About Concussions From the Gut

Signs of concussion may be found in the gut, a new study reports. Researchers found a correlation between traumatic brain injury proteins in the blood and one brain injury-linked bacteria in stool samples.