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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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·November 23, 2015·4 min read

Studying TBI With Help of Wireless Implant

Researchers 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.

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·November 23, 2015·6 min read

Protein Biomarker Identifies Damage to Brain Wiring Following Concussion

A new blood test for SNTF protein following concussion may be used to predict long term cognitive impairment.

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·November 16, 2015·8 min read

When 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.

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·November 6, 2015·4 min read

Possible Depression Signature in TBI Discovered

Researchers have identified a potential brain based biomarker that could help identify TBI patients at risk for depression.

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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.