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·October 1, 2013·2 min read

Congressman Chaka Fattah Introduces House Resolution Recognizing World Alzheimer’s Month

Congressman Fattah introduces a new resolution in the U.S House of Representatives which supports the goals of World Alzheimer's Month.

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·September 26, 2013·4 min read

Soldiers With Blast Injuries Suffer Pituitary Hormone Problems

Soldiers who suffered TBI as a result of an IED blast are more likely to have pituitary hormone problems than patients with TBI caused by accidents, a new study suggests.

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·September 24, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Discover Environmental Enrichment for TBI Patients Could Counter Shrinkage in the Brain

For those with moderate-to-severe TBI, atrophy may be countered by participating in environmental enrichment, a new study suggests.

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·September 20, 2013·4 min read

Covert Operations: Your Brain Digitally Remastered for Clarity of Thought

Neurofeedback which enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of brain activity, could have positive implication for rehabilitation following brain injury.

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·August 19, 2013·2 min read

The Concussed Brain at Work: fMRI Study Documents Brain Activation During Concussion Recovery

Looking at fMRI scans taken within 24 hours and again weeks after concussion, researchers suggest the brain may compensate for TBI during a patient's recovery time.

A diagram of the forces on the brain in concussion.

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·July 18, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Develop New Way to Measure Cumulative Effect of Head Hits in Football

Researchers have developed a new way in which to measure the cumulative effect of head injuries incurred by football players.

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·June 25, 2013·3 min read

One in Five Students in Grades 7-12 Report Traumatic Brain Injury in their Lifetime

According to a new study, 1 in 5 adolescents have suffered a TBI which left them unconscious for more than five minutes or required hospitalization.

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·June 18, 2013·3 min read

Concussion Patients Show Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Abnormalities

A new study has discovered the distribution of white matter abnormalities found in some patients with mTBI closely resemble those seen in early Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 11, 2013·3 min read

Frequent Soccer Ball ‘Heading’ May Lead to Brain Injury

Researchers discover soccer players who frequently 'head' the ball have white matter abnormalities consistent with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury.

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·May 29, 2013·3 min read

From Trauma to Tau

Researchers discover traumatic brain injuries generate tau oligomers, a protein associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The discovery could provide insight into lasting brain damage caused by TBI.

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·May 15, 2013·5 min read

Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers’ Suicide Risk

New research suggests military personnel who suffer more than one mild TBI face a significantly higher risk of suicide.

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·May 7, 2013·1 min read

Study Finds Increase in Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Elderly Men and Women

Researchers note a considerable rise in the number of fall-induced traumatic brain injuries in elderly patients since the 1970's. Future studies are required to better understand the reasons for the increased numbers and provide effective interventions to prevent injury.