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·October 15, 2015·4 min read

When Punishment Doesn’t Fit the Crime

A new study reports people with TBI struggle with appropriate discipline in family, social and work life.

CT scan Spread of the subdural hematoma (single arrows), midline shift (double arrows).

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·October 2, 2015·3 min read

TBI Recovery Slowed by High Fructose Diet

A new study reports diets high in processed fructose hampers recovery after a TBI.

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·September 21, 2015·2 min read

Measuring Early Cognitive Improvement Following Mild TBI

A new study reports researchers have successfully used fMRI neuroimaging to measure cognitive recovery following a mild TBI.

Diagram shows how the brain affects the liver following TBI.

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·September 21, 2015·4 min read

TBI Triggers Liver to Produce Protein Tied to Inflammation

A new study reveals how TBI produces an immune response in the liver.

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·September 18, 2015·3 min read

Customized Exoskeleton Allows Former Soldier with TBI to Walk Again

Researchers create a customized exoskeleton that has enabled a former soldier with traumatic brain injury to walk again.

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·September 16, 2015·5 min read

Researchers Find Association Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Energy Drink Consumption in Teens

A new study reports teens who suffered from TBI within the past year were seven times more likely to have consumed at least five energy drink within the week prior to injury.

Image shows MRI scans of the microhemorrhages following tbi.

Featured Neurology

·September 15, 2015·4 min read

MRI Improves Diagnosis of Microbleeding Following TBI in Military Service Members

According to a new study, using MRI to assess patients soon after TBI can lead to more accurate detection of cerebral microbleeding.

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·August 28, 2015·5 min read

Recreating Blast Induced Trauma in a Lab

Findings suggest a possible new diagnostic tool for early detection and treatment of blast related TBI.

This shows a diagram of the forces on the brain in a coup-contrecoup injury.

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·August 23, 2015·4 min read

Surprising Link Between TBI and ADHD

Researchers discover a significant association between adults who have suffered a TBI and ADHD.

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·August 18, 2015·3 min read

Color Changing Polymer Can Signal TBI in Athletes and Soldiers

Researchers have created a polymer based material that changes color depending on how hard it's hit. The technology could be used to indicate the level of TBI in football players and soldiers.

Featured Neurology

·August 9, 2015·4 min read

Common Medications May Delay Recovery From Brain Injuries

According to researchers, medications used to treat common conditions from bladder dysfunction to depression and insomnia, can delay recovery for patients with brain injuries.