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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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·April 6, 2015·6 min read

Abnormal Protein Patterns Seen in Brains of Retired NFL Players Who Suffered Repeat Concussions

A new neuroimaging test could help doctors identify CTE in those exposed to repetitive brain injuries, such as NFL players, a new study reports.

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·February 3, 2016·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Plaques Found in Brains of Middle Aged TBI Patients

A new study reports amyloid plaques are present shortly after brain injury in middle aged people. The findings may help explain why people who suffer TBIs are at an increased risk for developing Alzheimer's.

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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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·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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·April 26, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·August 18, 2015·3 min read

Color Changing Polymer Can Signal TBI in Athletes and Soldiers

Researchers have created a polymer based material that changes color depending on how hard it's hit. The technology could be used to indicate the level of TBI in football players and soldiers.

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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.