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·October 14, 2024·4 min read

Infrared Light Therapy Shows Promise for Brain Injury Recovery

Scientists have found that transcranial infrared light therapy may promote tissue repair after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). In animal studies, brief daily infrared treatments reduced harmful inflammatory activity and cell death in the brain post-injury.

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·October 2, 2024·5 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Arm Strength After Stroke

Researchers found that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve arm and hand strength in patients affected by stroke or traumatic brain injury. In tests on monkeys and humans, DBS immediately boosted muscle activation and grip force without causing involuntary movements.

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·September 25, 2024·5 min read

Blood Tests Uncover Lasting Damage Following Single Brain Injury

A new study reveals that moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have long-lasting effects, persisting for decades. Using advanced MRI scans, blood biomarkers, and cognitive tests, researchers found that survivors show signs of chronic brain pathology even 22 years after their injury.

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·May 31, 2024·7 min read

Higher TBI Risk Found in Wealthier, Healthier Seniors

13% of older adults are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), often from ground-level falls. The study found that wealthier, healthier, and more active seniors have a higher risk of TBI, contrary to previous findings in younger populations. This research highlights the need for tailored post-TBI care and preventative measures.

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·May 28, 2024·3 min read

Light Therapy Boosts Brain Healing in TBI Patients

Low-level light therapy aids brain healing in patients with moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). Using a helmet that emits near-infrared light, researchers observed increased brain connectivity within two weeks of treatment.

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·May 27, 2024·5 min read

Brain Region Governing Helping Behavior Identified

A new study found that the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is crucial for prosocial behaviors. Researchers studied patients with brain damage and found that damage to the vmPFC reduced willingness to help others. Understanding this brain region's role could improve treatments for social interaction disorders and motivate global problem-solving efforts.

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·April 4, 2024·5 min read

Brain Organoids Illuminate TBI’s Link to Neurodegeneration

Researchers have advanced our understanding of how traumatic brain injuries (TBI) contribute to neurodegenerative diseases using lab-grown brain organoids. By simulating TBI in organoids derived from human stem cells, the team observed nerve cell death and pathological changes similar to those in TBI patients, particularly in proteins associated with ALS and dementia.

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·March 5, 2024·3 min read

Concussions Linked to Higher Brain Iron

Individuals experiencing headaches after concussions may have higher levels of iron in certain brain regions, indicating cell injury. The research examined 60 people with post-traumatic headaches from mild traumatic brain injuries, comparing them to 60 people without such injuries.

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·January 16, 2024·6 min read

Memory Loss from TBI Reversed

Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding memory loss due to repeated head impacts, as often experienced by athletes. Their study reveals that memory issues following head injury in mice are linked to inadequate reactivation of neurons involved in memory formation.

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·January 5, 2024·6 min read

Psychoactive Ibogaine and Magnesium Show Promise for PTSD

Ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive drug combined with magnesium, effectively reduces PTSD, anxiety, and depression in veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The study, involving 30 U.S. special forces veterans, showed significant and lasting improvements in mental health and functioning post-treatment.

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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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TBI

Infrared Light Therapy Shows Promise for Brain Injury Recovery

Deep Brain Stimulation Restores Arm Strength After Stroke

Blood Tests Uncover Lasting Damage Following Single Brain Injury

Higher TBI Risk Found in Wealthier, Healthier Seniors

Light Therapy Boosts Brain Healing in TBI Patients

Brain Region Governing Helping Behavior Identified

Brain Organoids Illuminate TBI’s Link to Neurodegeneration

Concussions Linked to Higher Brain Iron

Memory Loss from TBI Reversed

Psychoactive Ibogaine and Magnesium Show Promise for PTSD

Implant Shows Promise in Restoring Cognitive Function After Brain Injury

Persistent Brain Repair Signals in Ex-NFL Players

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