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·June 8, 2012·4 min read

Novel Brain Imaging Technique Explains Why Concussions Affect People Differently

Patients vary widely in their response to concussion, but scientists haven’t understood why. Now, using a new technique for analyzing...

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·February 10, 2017·7 min read

Study Aims to Track Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Over Decades

Researchers hope to follow veterans with mild TBI for up to 20 years in order to document the neurological effects of their head injuries.

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Neuroimaging Predicts Long-Term Effects of Combat Brain Injury in Veterans

DTI 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.

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·June 16, 2015·4 min read

Distinct Injury Patterns Found in Brains of Those With Post Concussion Depression and Anxiety

Findings could lead to improved treatment options and better understanding of post concussion depression and anxiety.

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·January 21, 2019·3 min read

How Concussion May Lead to Epilepsy

A new study sheds light on why repeated concussions may contribute to the development of seizures.

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·April 19, 2018·5 min read

Concussion May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

A new study reveals veterans who suffered a concussion are at a 56% increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

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·April 30, 2019·5 min read

Brain area tied to emotions is larger in vets, service members with mild TBI and PTSD

Veterans with comorbid mild traumatic brain injury and PTSD had significantly greater amygdala volume compared to those with mTBI alone.

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·May 10, 2019·6 min read

VA-led study of combat personnel with brain injuries pinpoints abnormal brain waves

Neuroimaging study reveals veterans who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) have higher levels of fast, high-frequency gamma waves in the prefrontal and posterior parietal lobes, areas of the brain associated with consciousness, attention and problem-solving.

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·November 9, 2020·6 min read

Study Confirms Spit Testing May Help Doctors Diagnose Concussions

Altered microRNA levels in a person's saliva can help determine if they have experienced a recent concussion. The new saliva test is a cheap and non-invasive method for the identification of concussion.

This image shows MRI brain scans taken from the study.

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·November 24, 2014·3 min read

Test Detects Early Brain Damage in Football Players

Researchers use an enhanced MRI approach to identify significant changes to the blood-brain barrier in professional football players following a concussion.