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·November 15, 2022·4 min read

Suffering in Silence: Disparities in Treating TBI in Domestic Violence Victims

Victims of physical domestic violence are 12 times more likely to suffer a TBI than athletes or members of the military, a new study reports. However, many victims' injuries go undiagnosed or untreated.

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·March 26, 2016·4 min read

Enhancing Sleep After Brain Injury Reduces Brain Damage and Cognitive Decline in Rats

Researchers report enhancing sleep following TBI may help to prevent some damage to brain cells.

A diagram of the forces on the brain in concussion.

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·July 18, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Develop New Way to Measure Cumulative Effect of Head Hits in Football

Researchers have developed a new way in which to measure the cumulative effect of head injuries incurred by football players.

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·November 23, 2015·3 min read

Bursting the Bubble on Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers are using 3D imaging techniques to investigate the effects of microcavitation bubbles on TBI.

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·January 2, 2018·10 min read

Neurons and Glia Collaborate to Drive Neural Regeneration Following Brain Injury

Study reveals how neurons and glial cells contribute to drive neurodegeneration following brain injury.

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·May 7, 2022·5 min read

Surfing May Boost Well-Being of Brain Injury Survivors

Surfing improves the quality of life and overall mental well-being of patients who suffered a traumatic brain injury.

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·January 16, 2020·3 min read

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's patients who used antipsychotics had a 29% increased risk of head injury and a 22% higher risk of TBI compared to others with the neurodegenerative disease who did not use the medications.

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·April 30, 2019·5 min read

Brain area tied to emotions is larger in vets, service members with mild TBI and PTSD

Veterans with comorbid mild traumatic brain injury and PTSD had significantly greater amygdala volume compared to those with mTBI alone.

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·January 23, 2023·5 min read

Head Injury Is Associated With Doubled Mortality Rate Long-Term

People who suffered from head injuries had a two times higher mortality rate than those who did not suffer a TBI. For those who suffered a moderate to severe head injury, the mortality rate was three times higher.

This MRI scan show the effects of concussion on the brain.

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·December 9, 2013·5 min read

Concussion Secrets Unveiled in Mice and Man

Using a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.