Synthetic turf football fields have a greater impact decelerating force than traditional grass fields, presenting an increased risk of injuries, including concussions, due to contact with the surface.
Researchers report repeated minor trauma to the head and other body parts can lead to early dementia.
Researchers have identified complex brain connectivity patterns in TBI patients that may explain cognitive deficits.
Researchers show spreading depolarization can be measured noninvasively in TBI patients using EEG technology.
A new study reveals how TBI produces an immune response in the liver.
New research into concussions sustained during sports shows damage to the brain can persist for decades after an original or head trauma. The long-term consequences of concussions include memory loss, attention deficits and motor control problems.
By inhibiting a particular receptor microglia use to survive, researchers reduced neuroinflammation and prompted recovery following traumatic brain injury in mouse models.
Damage to highly connected regions of white matter in the brain following injury is more predictive of cognitive impairment than damage to highly connected gray matter hubs.
A new brain mapping study finds damage to one part of the brain changes connections between neurons across the entire brain.
Allen Institute of Brain Science has updated its online resources to include new data on aging, dementia and TBI.
Researchers report they have uncovered a new treatment for perinatal brain injuries.
A recent study of retired NFL players discovered over 40 percent had signs of significant TBI.
