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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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·January 23, 2023·5 min read

Head Injury Is Associated With Doubled Mortality Rate Long-Term

People who suffered from head injuries had a two times higher mortality rate than those who did not suffer a TBI. For those who suffered a moderate to severe head injury, the mortality rate was three times higher.

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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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·July 10, 2022·6 min read

Head Injuries in Children Linked to Reduced Brain Size and Learning Difficulties

In children, traumatic brain injury can lead to reduced brain size and cognitive impairments that affect learning, researchers report.

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·July 24, 2021·8 min read

Professional Rugby May Be Associated With Changes in Brain Structure

Neuroimaging study revealed a significant number of professional rugby players had white matter abnormalities and abnormal changes to white matter volume over time.

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·May 14, 2021·6 min read

History of Significant Head Injury in Women Prisoners Linked With Disability and Past Abuse

78% of female prisoners had a history of severe head injury, most of which occurred in the context of domestic violence. 66% of prisoners experienced repeated head injuries spanning several years.

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·March 9, 2021·4 min read

A Single Head Injury Increases Dementia Risk Later in Life

A single head injury can increase the risk of developing dementia, especially in women. Suffering more than one head injury increases the risk further, a new study reports.

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·January 16, 2020·3 min read

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's patients who used antipsychotics had a 29% increased risk of head injury and a 22% higher risk of TBI compared to others with the neurodegenerative disease who did not use the medications.

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·January 8, 2020·3 min read

Antipsychotic medications linked to brain injuries in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease

People with Alzheimer's disease who use antipsychotic medications have a 29% higher risk of head injury, and a 22% increased risk of TBI compared to those with the neurodegenerative disease who do not use the medications.

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·August 26, 2019·7 min read

Concussions linked to erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Former NFL players who received a concussion while playing are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. Researchers speculate the reason could be damage to the pituitary gland caused by concussion may spark a cascade of hormonal changes.

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·July 29, 2019·3 min read

Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries in under-19s caused by consumer products

A new study identifies specific consumer products related to non-fatal brain injuries in children between the ages of 0 to 19. For infants, the leading cause of head injury is falling from beds, while in the teenage group, sporting equipment was the leading cause of TBI.

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·July 25, 2019·4 min read

Hit your head, lose your sense of smell

Over 50% of patients with mild traumatic brain injury reported their sense of smell was diminished following concussion. The effect does not appear to be long term.

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head injury

Review Strengthens Evidence That Repetitive Head Impacts Can Cause CTE

Head Injury Is Associated With Doubled Mortality Rate Long-Term

Traumatic Brain Injury ‘Remains Major Global Health Problem’

Head Injuries in Children Linked to Reduced Brain Size and Learning Difficulties

Professional Rugby May Be Associated With Changes in Brain Structure

History of Significant Head Injury in Women Prisoners Linked With Disability and Past Abuse

A Single Head Injury Increases Dementia Risk Later in Life

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

Antipsychotic medications linked to brain injuries in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease

Concussions linked to erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries in under-19s caused by consumer products

Hit your head, lose your sense of smell

PET Tracer Maps Synapse Loss After Spinal Cord Injury

Stress Relief Brain Circuit May Drive Alcohol Relapse

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