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·April 25, 2016·6 min read

Measurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School Football

Researchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred.

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·April 12, 2016·4 min read

Concussion Can Alter Parent-Child Relationships

A new study reveals the adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury on the quality of relationships children have with their parents.

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·April 11, 2016·2 min read

More Than 40 Percent of Retired NFL Players Had Brain Injuries

A recent study of retired NFL players discovered over 40 percent had signs of significant TBI.

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·March 26, 2016·4 min read

Enhancing Sleep After Brain Injury Reduces Brain Damage and Cognitive Decline in Rats

Researchers report enhancing sleep following TBI may help to prevent some damage to brain cells.

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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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·March 16, 2016·5 min read

Increased Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment Following TBI

According to researchers, TBI not only increases the risk of mild cognitive impairment, it also may provoke early onset of dementia.

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·March 1, 2016·3 min read

Cognitive Deficits in People With Brain Injury May Be Result of Connectivity Disruptions

Researchers have identified complex brain connectivity patterns in TBI patients that may explain cognitive deficits.

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·February 23, 2016·2 min read

How Explosive Shock Waves Harm the Brain

A new study aims to deepen understanding of how shock waves harm the brain and contribute to TBIs.

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·February 23, 2016·4 min read

Understanding Consciousness Disorders

Researchers have created a new device that measure brain 'signatures'. The technology could help people with consciousness disorders by assisting physicians work out the best course of treatment.