FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 30, 2019·4 min readConcussion symptoms reversed by magnetic therapyLow-field magnetic stimulation (LFMS), a new, non-invasive repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation technique, may help improve neurological symptoms following concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·November 9, 2015·6 min readBlood Test Can Detect Concussions in KidsA blood test is able to detect concussions with 94 percent accuracy, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 19, 2022·3 min readHow the Circadian Clock Helps the Brain Recover After InjuryNG2-glia, a newly discovered type of brain cell that can renew itself is regulated by circadian rhythms. The findings shed new light on how the body's circadian clock can promote healing following a traumatic brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 26, 2013·4 min readSoldiers With Blast Injuries Suffer Pituitary Hormone ProblemsSoldiers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 5, 2022·6 min readYou’ve Likely Heard of the Brain’s Gray Matter – Here’s Why the White Matter Is Important TooWhite matter may be the key to understanding dementia, TBI, and numerous other neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 2, 2016·2 min readDid Henry VIII Suffer the Same Brain Injury as Some NFL Players?Researchers analyze historical records and conclude Henry VIII may have suffered repeated TBIs similar to those experienced by modern football players.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 29, 2012·3 min readExendin-4 Diabetes Medication may Minimize Damage for Blast Related TBIDiabetes Drug Could Be a Promising Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury TAU research finds that existing diabetes medication may ease...Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2018·3 min readPossible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI DiscoveredA new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 9, 2019·3 min readAnimal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuriesAnimal-assisted therapy improves social behaviors and reduces negative emotions in those with TBI. The findings report those with brain injuries exposed to AAT experienced higher social engagement, satisfaction and motivation following therapy sessions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 14, 2016·4 min readMyth Busting: Why People Still Believe a Second Head Trauma Could Cure AmnesiaA new study looks at the origin of why people believe a secondary head trauma could cure amnesia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 23, 2023·6 min readUnderstanding 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 2, 2021·4 min readPeople of Color Twice as Likely to Die After Traumatic Brain InjuryThe likelihood of death following a traumatic brain injury is twice as high for people of color than white people, a new study reports. Researchers found no bias in health care following TBI, and suggest the increased risk is due to underlying disparities.Read More
