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

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2019

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.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2019

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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Hit your head, lose your sense of smell

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2019

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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Brain injury common in domestic violence

Neuroscience NewsJuly 2, 2019

Many survivors of domestic violence are likely to have experienced repeated head injuries and oxygen deprivation. The injuries resulted in memory loss, anxiety, and visual problems. Of the 49 people interviewed for this study, 81% report being hit in the head by their partner, while 83% report strangulation events.... Read More...

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Hidden Consciousness Detectable with EEG Just Days after Brain Injury

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2019

Researchers detected brain waves indicative of 'hidden' consciousness in 15% of patients with TBI four days after the injury occurred. Among those patients, 50% improved and were able to follow verbal commands before being discharged from hospital compared to just 26% who did not show signs of hidden consciousness. ... Read More...

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Concussion symptoms reversed by magnetic therapy

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2019

Low-field magnetic stimulation (LFMS), a new, non-invasive repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation technique, may help improve neurological symptoms following concussion.... Read More...

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People with traumatic brain injury, who often lose empathy, can regain it with treatment

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Many people who experience traumatic brain injury report a loss of empathy following their injury. Researchers consider how to reconnect those who have a TBI with their feelings of empathy and emotional recognition.... Read More...

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Bipolar disorder may be linked to Parkinson’s disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2019

People with bipolar disorder have higher incidences of Parkinson's disease than those without the psychiatric condition. Manic and depressive episodes were associated with an elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease. ... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2019

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.... Read More...

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Research Into Brain’s Reaction to Motion Earns Significant Attention

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2019

Neuroimaging helps researchers observe what happens in the brain as a person is rotated. The study, which gives insight into how the brain moves after the head stops moving, also provides critical information for advancing studies of TBI. ... Read More...

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Can the effects of the ketogenic diet help prevent epilepsy after traumatic brain injury? Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2019

Mimicking effects of the ketogenic diet with a drug called 2-DG reduced cell excitation and epileptic activity in mouse models of post-traumatic epilepsy. 2-DG may have the potential to restore network function following TBI, reducing the risk of epilepsy associated with head injuries. The findings may have positive implications for people who developed post-traumatic epilepsy, suggesting a change in diet could help alleviate some symptoms. ... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2019

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

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

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

Hit your head, lose your sense of smell

Brain injury common in domestic violence

Hidden Consciousness Detectable with EEG Just Days after Brain Injury

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

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Can the effects of the ketogenic diet help prevent epilepsy after traumatic brain injury? Mouse study

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