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·January 12, 2016·5 min readUnderstanding the Link Between TBI and Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report a toxic form of tau protein increases following TBI, leading to the development of the same type of mental impairments seen in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 4, 2015·3 min readExploring Brain’s Role in Openness to Religious or Mystical ExperiencesSuppression of the brain's inhibitory functions can result in more of an openness mystical and religious experiences, study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 30, 2015·4 min readAir Evacuations Could Further Harm Patients With Brain InjuriesA new study reports air evacuations may pose a significant added risk for people with TBI as they could potentially cause more damage.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 23, 2015·3 min readBursting the Bubble on Traumatic Brain InjuryResearchers are using 3D imaging techniques to investigate the effects of microcavitation bubbles on TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 23, 2015·4 min readStudying TBI With Help of Wireless ImplantResearchers have developed a new system to record how brain tissue deforms when subjected to the kind of shock that causes blast-induced trauma commonly seen in combat veterans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 23, 2015·6 min readProtein Biomarker Identifies Damage to Brain Wiring Following ConcussionA new blood test for SNTF protein following concussion may be used to predict long term cognitive impairment.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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 6, 2015·4 min readPossible Depression Signature in TBI DiscoveredResearchers have identified a potential brain based biomarker that could help identify TBI patients at risk for depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 15, 2015·4 min readWhen Punishment Doesn’t Fit the CrimeA new study reports people with TBI struggle with appropriate discipline in family, social and work life.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 2, 2015·3 min readTBI Recovery Slowed by High Fructose DietA new study reports diets high in processed fructose hampers recovery after a TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2015·2 min readMeasuring Early Cognitive Improvement Following Mild TBIA new study reports researchers have successfully used fMRI neuroimaging to measure cognitive recovery following a mild TBI.Read More
