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·January 16, 2020

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. Read More

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·January 8, 2020

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. Read More

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·August 26, 2019

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. Read More

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·July 29, 2019

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. Read More

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·July 25, 2019

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. Read More

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·April 26, 2019

Changes from head injuries associated with increases in youth offending

Head injuries have been associated with an increase in violent offences and prolonged periods of criminal persistence in young offenders. Read More

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·January 30, 2019

Mental Health Disorders Common Following Mild Head Injury

Researchers report 1 in 5 people are at risk of experiencing mental health conditions, such as PTSD or major depressive disorder, within 6 months of suffering mTBI. Read More

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·April 16, 2018

Researchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head Injury

Researchers watch, in real time, as immune cells help repair the meninges following mild traumatic brain injury. Read More

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·September 19, 2017

Youth Football Linked to Emotional and Behavioral Impairments Later in Life

A new study from researchers at Boston University reports an increase in later life emotional and behavioral problems in people who played youth tackle football before the age of 12. Read More

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·January 6, 2017

Vision Symptoms Following Concussion Limits a Child’s Ability to Return to Classroom

Vision problems following a concussion are associated with academic difficulties, a new study reports. Read More

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·December 13, 2016

Researchers Identify New Epilepsy Gene Network

Researchers have identified a network of 320 genes they believe to be associated with epilepsy. Read More

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·December 12, 2016

High School Football Players, 1956-1970, Did Not Have Increase of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Compared to players of other varsity sports, researchers did not identify an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in people who played high school football between 1956 and 1970. Read More

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