FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·4 min readStimulating Neurons Could Protect Against Brain DamageResearchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows neural networks to protect against the spread of secondary brain damage as seen in TBI and ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 7, 2016·5 min readOpening Patient’s Skull Following Head Injury Reduces Brain Swelling Death RiskCraniectomies following traumatic head injuries can help reduce the risk of death due to brain swelling, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 2, 2016·7 min readImaging Brain Cells’ Reactions to Concussive TraumaAccording to a new study, researchers have been able to watch in real time what happens to neurons as they experience concussive trauma.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 11, 2016·6 min readStudy Finds Link Between TBI and Parkinson’s, But Not Alzheimer’sAccording to a new study, people with a history of TBI are at an increased risk for developing some neurodegenerative diseases later in life. However, TBI's don't appear to be linked to a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 28, 2016·4 min readNew Technology Could Deliver Drugs to Brain InjuriesResearchers have developed a new technology that could lead to new therapies to treat TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2016·5 min readInvisible Wounds of War Now Able to be SeenResearchers have discovered a unique pattern of scarring in the brains of those who were exposed to blast brain injuries that differs from those exposed to other types of head injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 25, 2016·4 min readAnemia Could Affect Recovery From TBIA new study reports anemia may negatively affect the outcomes of patients with TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 11, 2016·3 min readFruit Flies May Help Us Develop a Better Understanding of Brain InjuriesA new study suggest using fruit flies as models for TBI could hold the key for identifying genes and pathways to promote repair and minimize damage to the nervous system.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscienceNeuroscience Business·May 6, 2016·2 min readBiotech Companies Given Green Light to Attempt to Regenerate Brains of the DeadCORDIS reports two US based biotech companies have been granted ethical permission to attempt to regenerate the brains of people declared clinically dead from TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 26, 2016·4 min readNew Data on the Aging Brain and TBI ReleasedAllen Institute of Brain Science has updated its online resources to include new data on aging, dementia and TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 25, 2016·6 min readMeasurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School FootballResearchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·April 12, 2016·4 min readConcussion Can Alter Parent-Child RelationshipsA new study reveals the adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury on the quality of relationships children have with their parents.Read More