FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 21, 2020·3 min readTraumatic brain injury impairs hormone production, disrupting sleep, cognition, and memoryGrowth hormone replacement therapy for those with mild traumatic brain injury helped improve cognition, anxiety, and depression while reducing fatigue and sleep disturbances.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 18, 2018·7 min readHits, Not Concussion, Cause CTEA new study reveals head impact, not concussion, triggers CTE. The discovery could help with early detection and treatments for the neurodegenerative disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 6, 2017·6 min readHead Injuries Can Alter Hundreds of Genes and Lead to Serious Brain DamageA new study reports head injuries can cause harm to genes in the brain, leading to an increased risk for neurological and psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 11, 2017·4 min readMicrowave Helmet Yields Fast and Safe Evaluation of Head InjuriesA new study reports microwave measurements can rapidly detect intracranial bleeding in those who suffer TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 21, 2019·7 min readBlood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before SymptomsResearchers report a new blood test can help detect neurological damage associated with Alzheimer's disease before any of the cognitive symptoms appear. Additionally, researchers report the test may be applied to help identify brain damage associated with TBI, stroke and multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 10, 2017·7 min readStudy Aims to Track Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Over DecadesResearchers hope to follow veterans with mild TBI for up to 20 years in order to document the neurological effects of their head injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 13, 2022·5 min readDistinct Brain Networks Associated With Risk and Resilience in DepressionResearchers have identified two distinct brain regions, one linked to increased and the other with decreased depressive symptoms, associated with the location of brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 22, 2020·6 min readNew ‘sniff test’ predicts recovery of consciousness in brainResearchers have developed a sniff test that can detect which patients in a vegetative state following a TBI will regain consciousness.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 11, 2015·5 min readSteroids Rapidly Restore Blood-Brain Barrier Function after BlastTreatment with dexamethasone after a primary blast injury promoted fast recovery in an in vitro model of the BBB.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 16, 2015·8 min readWhen Is It Safe to Go Back to the Game After Concussion?Researchers made advancements in developing new tests to monitor cognitive and motor function following a sports related concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 30, 2022·4 min readTraumatic 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 25, 2021·7 min readLong-Term Prognosis for Some Patients With Severe Brain Injury Better Than Expected1 in 4 patients in vegetative states following server head trauma regained orientation, meaning they were able to recall who they were, their location, and the date, 12 months after their injury.Read More
