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·December 4, 2023·8 min read

Implant Shows Promise in Restoring Cognitive Function After Brain Injury

A groundbreaking study successfully restored cognitive function in patients with lasting impairments from traumatic brain injuries using deep-brain-stimulation devices. This innovative technique targets the central lateral nucleus in the thalamus to reactivate neural pathways associated with attention and arousal.

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·November 29, 2023·7 min read

Persistent Brain Repair Signals in Ex-NFL Players

A new study on former NFL athletes reveals prolonged high levels of the repair protein TSPO, indicating long-term brain inflammation post-injury. This protein, usually elevated after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as part of the immune response, was found at high levels years after athletes ended their sports careers.

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·October 31, 2023·8 min read

Brain Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence

Researchers, in a comprehensive brain autopsy study, discovered significant vascular and white matter damage in women who experienced intimate partner violence. Unlike in male contact sports athletes, no evidence of CTE was detected.

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·October 26, 2023·5 min read

Study Sheds Light on Elusive Minimally Conscious States

A new study has mapped the prevalence of an infrequent but impactful condition arising from acquired brain injuries: the minimally conscious state. This state manifests when victims of brain injuries exhibit faint indications of awareness despite a major loss of consciousness.

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·October 26, 2023·5 min read

Redefining Death: The Push to Update the U.S. Death Act

A new survey reveals that 83% of 41 influential organizations support revisions to the U.S. Uniform Determination of Death Act. The act, defining death as either the irreversible cessation of brain or cardiopulmonary functions, is now under scrutiny.

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·July 5, 2023·5 min read

Redefining Depression: TBI Affective Syndrome Discovered

The study proposes a new term for this variant of depression - “TBI affective syndrome”. Fundamentally, this research marks a significant step toward personalized treatment strategies for TBI patients.

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·June 24, 2023·6 min read

Force, Not Frequency, Key to CTE Onset

Researchers redefined the leading factor contributing to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a severe neurological disorder. Traditionally, CTE was believed to stem from frequent head hits, regardless of concussions.

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·April 23, 2023·6 min read

Understanding the Importance of “Brain Age”

Researchers from Monash University are investigating the age of the brain, which may not always match the age of its host. Their work aims to unravel this mystery from different perspectives.

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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.

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·April 1, 2023·4 min read

Ketamine Could Be Beneficial for Treating Brain Injury in Children

Ketamine reduces pressure within the skull for children with traumatic brain injury, a new study reports.

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·March 17, 2023·8 min read

Elite Football Players Are More Likely to Develop Dementia

Elite football players are 1.5 times more likely to develop a neurodegenerative disorder such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, or ALS than the general population.

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·March 3, 2023·7 min read

NFL Players Who Experienced Concussion Symptoms During Careers Show Reduced Cognitive Performance Decades After Retirement

Retired football players who experienced concussions during their careers performed worse on cognitive tests than non-players. The findings add to the growing body of evidence that suggests head injuries experienced by football players accelerate cognitive aging. Researchers say the results underlie the importance of tracking concussion symptoms in football players as opposed to concussion diagnosis.

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TBI

Implant Shows Promise in Restoring Cognitive Function After Brain Injury

Persistent Brain Repair Signals in Ex-NFL Players

Brain Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence

Study Sheds Light on Elusive Minimally Conscious States

Redefining Death: The Push to Update the U.S. Death Act

Redefining Depression: TBI Affective Syndrome Discovered

Force, Not Frequency, Key to CTE Onset

Understanding the Importance of “Brain Age”

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

Ketamine Could Be Beneficial for Treating Brain Injury in Children

Elite Football Players Are More Likely to Develop Dementia

NFL Players Who Experienced Concussion Symptoms During Careers Show Reduced Cognitive Performance Decades After Retirement

Early Screen Time Linked to Long-Term Brain Changes, Teen Anxiety

Missing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to Autism

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Stroke Weakens How the Brain Integrates Speech Sounds

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