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·January 23, 2023·5 min read

Head Injury Is Associated With Doubled Mortality Rate Long-Term

People who suffered from head injuries had a two times higher mortality rate than those who did not suffer a TBI. For those who suffered a moderate to severe head injury, the mortality rate was three times higher.

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·December 22, 2022·6 min read

Head Trauma and PTSD May Increase Genetic Variant’s Impact on Alzheimer’s Risk

The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related symptoms is higher in those with TBI and PTSD who carry the APOE E4 gene.

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·November 26, 2022·5 min read

Educational Background and Previous Brain Injury May Be Associated With Higher Risk of Frontotemporal Dementia

Previous TBI increased the risk of frontotemporal dementia in those without a genetic risk factor for FTD. Additionally, researchers found those with FTD tend to be less educated than those with Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 15, 2022·4 min read

Suffering in Silence: Disparities in Treating TBI in Domestic Violence Victims

Victims of physical domestic violence are 12 times more likely to suffer a TBI than athletes or members of the military, a new study reports. However, many victims' injuries go undiagnosed or untreated.

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·October 13, 2022·5 min read

Distinct Brain Networks Associated With Risk and Resilience in Depression

Researchers have identified two distinct brain regions, one linked to increased and the other with decreased depressive symptoms, associated with the location of brain injuries.

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·October 12, 2022·4 min read

Small-Molecule Drug Reverses Neural Effects of Concussion

ISRIB, a small molecule that blocks the integrated stress response, can reverse the neural and cognitive effects of a concussion in mice weeks after a brain injury has occurred.

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·October 9, 2022·2 min read

Synthetic Playing Fields for Sports May Pose Increased Risk of Concussion in Youth

Synthetic turf football fields have a greater impact decelerating force than traditional grass fields, presenting an increased risk of injuries, including concussions, due to contact with the surface.

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·September 30, 2022·4 min read

Traumatic Brain Injury ‘Remains Major Global Health Problem’

Researchers document traumatic brain injury as a global health problem that affects 55 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of injury-related death and disability.

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·September 19, 2022·3 min read

How the Circadian Clock Helps the Brain Recover After Injury

NG2-glia, a newly discovered type of brain cell that can renew itself is regulated by circadian rhythms. The findings shed new light on how the body's circadian clock can promote healing following a traumatic brain injury.

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·September 2, 2022·3 min read

Repeated Concussions Can Thicken the Skull

Repeat concussions thicken the structure of skull bones. Researchers theorize the thickening of the skull may occur as the body attempts to better protect the brain from subsequent damage.

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·August 10, 2022·7 min read

Blood Tests in Newly Brain-Injured Patients Predict Death or Severe Disability

The levels of two protein biomarkers, GFAP and UCH-L1 found in blood samples taken 24 hours after a traumatic brain injury can help to predict which patients will die and which will obtain a severe disability.