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·February 13, 2022·5 min read

The Risk of Concussion Lurks at the Super Bowl – And in All Other Sports

Researchers explore how changes in concussion research have impacted sports and player safety.

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·March 12, 2021·4 min read

The Role of Sleep in Healing Traumatic Brain Injuries

In veterans who suffered a TBI, lack of sleep was associated with enlarged perivascular spaces and an increase in post-concussive symptoms.

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·April 29, 2015·4 min read

Therapies Based on Latest Cognitive Neuroscience Research Needed for TBI Patients

A new study reports many of those with TBI are not benefiting from recent cognitive neurosciense research and findings.

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·September 6, 2017·5 min read

Three-Quarters of Americans See Head Injuries in Football as Major Problem

A new poll conducted by UMass Lowell and The Washington Post reveals three quarters of NFL fans believe head injuries in the sport are a major problem. 60% of those surveyed also said they were concerned about off-field violence as a result of head injuries.

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·June 18, 2021·4 min read

Tiny Cannabis Capsules Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s, MS, and TBI

A newly developed cannabidiol capsule can be absorbed by the body faster and penetrate the brain more quickly in mouse models of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and TBI.

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·January 2, 2018·10 min read

Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Increase Risk of Stroke for up to Five Years

Following a TBI, the risk of having a stroke is significantly increased for the first four months post-injury. The risk of stroke remains elevated for up to five years following a head injury.

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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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·December 8, 2017·4 min read

Traumatic Brain Injury Causes Intestinal Damage

Researchers have identified a link between traumatic brain injury and intestinal changes. A new study reports the intestinal changes may contribute to increased risk of developing infections and could worsen brain damage in TBI patients.

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·January 21, 2020·3 min read

Traumatic brain injury impairs hormone production, disrupting sleep, cognition, and memory

Growth hormone replacement therapy for those with mild traumatic brain injury helped improve cognition, anxiety, and depression while reducing fatigue and sleep disturbances.

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·April 4, 2023·6 min read

Traumatic Brain Injury Interferes With Immune System Cells’ Recycling Process in Brain Cells

Following TBI, the brain's immune cells' internal recycling functions slow significantly, allowing waste products to build up and interfere with injury recovery. Treatment with rapamycin helps lower neuroinflammation and promoted cellular recycling following TBI.