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MRI of patient with brain trauma and resultant brain herniation.

·November 20, 2013·2 min read

Brain Still Injured from Concussion After Symptoms Fade

Neuroimaging brain scans show evidence of brain abnormalities four months after a mild concussion occurs, researchers report.

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·December 1, 2014·3 min read

High School Football Players Show Brain Changes After One Season

According to a new study, some high school football players show measurable brain changes after one year of playing the sport, even in the absence of a concussion.

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·March 23, 2016·3 min read

Study Links Head Injuries to Dementia

Researchers report repeated minor trauma to the head and other body parts can lead to early dementia.

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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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·August 1, 2019·4 min read

How a side hit to the head could damage brain and lead to concussion

Side impact to the head can lead to rotational accelerations what cause mechanical vibrations to concentrate in the corpus callosum and periventricular region of the brain. Trauma to the side of the head can lead to concussions.

This MRI scan show the effects of concussion on the brain.

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·December 9, 2013·5 min read

Concussion Secrets Unveiled in Mice and Man

Using a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.

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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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·November 19, 2013·4 min read

Blood Test Accurately Diagnoses Concussion and Predicts Long Term Cognitive Disability

High levels of SNTF in the blood after TBI correlate with brain tissue damage, researchers discover.

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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.