FeaturedNeuroscience·April 26, 2016·4 min readNew Data on the Aging Brain and TBI ReleasedAllen Institute of Brain Science has updated its online resources to include new data on aging, dementia and TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 25, 2016·6 min readMeasurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School FootballResearchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·April 12, 2016·4 min readConcussion Can Alter Parent-Child RelationshipsA new study reveals the adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury on the quality of relationships children have with their parents.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 11, 2016·2 min readMore Than 40 Percent of Retired NFL Players Had Brain InjuriesA recent study of retired NFL players discovered over 40 percent had signs of significant TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 29, 2016·4 min readNeuroimaging Predicts Long-Term Effects of Combat Brain Injury in VeteransDTI neuroimaging may be able to predict functional post combat outcomes for veterans who suffered concussions or brain injuries while on duty, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 28, 2016·6 min readSimple Blood Test May Detect Evidence of Concussion A Week After InjuryResearchers use a simple blood test to detect evidence of concussion in patients up to 7 days after injury has occurred.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 23, 2016·3 min readStudy Links Head Injuries to DementiaResearchers report repeated minor trauma to the head and other body parts can lead to early dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 16, 2016·5 min readIncreased Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment Following TBIAccording to researchers, TBI not only increases the risk of mild cognitive impairment, it also may provoke early onset of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·March 8, 2016·3 min readHow Music Affects The Brain: Using MRI to Study the Brain of a Virtuoso ViolinistFollowing a concussion, a violinist undergoes neuroimaging to help understand how the brain of a professional musician works.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 8, 2016·4 min readSuicide Risk Increased Three Fold in Adults Following ConcussionAccording 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 5, 2016·2 min readStudy Aims to Change Athletes’ Perception and Reporting of ConcussionsA new study is set to address ways to reduce the stigma surrounding concussions suffered by athletes.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 5, 2016·4 min readWhy Rest Following Concussion is CriticalA 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.Read More