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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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·October 13, 2022·5 min read

Distinct Brain Networks Associated With Risk and Resilience in Depression

Researchers have identified two distinct brain regions, one linked to increased and the other with decreased depressive symptoms, associated with the location of brain injuries.

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·October 12, 2022·4 min read

Small-Molecule Drug Reverses Neural Effects of Concussion

ISRIB, a small molecule that blocks the integrated stress response, can reverse the neural and cognitive effects of a concussion in mice weeks after a brain injury has occurred.

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·October 9, 2022·2 min read

Synthetic Playing Fields for Sports May Pose Increased Risk of Concussion in Youth

Synthetic turf football fields have a greater impact decelerating force than traditional grass fields, presenting an increased risk of injuries, including concussions, due to contact with the surface.

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·September 30, 2022·4 min read

Traumatic Brain Injury ‘Remains Major Global Health Problem’

Researchers document traumatic brain injury as a global health problem that affects 55 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of injury-related death and disability.

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·September 19, 2022·3 min read

How the Circadian Clock Helps the Brain Recover After Injury

NG2-glia, a newly discovered type of brain cell that can renew itself is regulated by circadian rhythms. The findings shed new light on how the body's circadian clock can promote healing following a traumatic brain injury.

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·September 2, 2022·3 min read

Repeated Concussions Can Thicken the Skull

Repeat concussions thicken the structure of skull bones. Researchers theorize the thickening of the skull may occur as the body attempts to better protect the brain from subsequent damage.

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·August 10, 2022·7 min read

Blood Tests in Newly Brain-Injured Patients Predict Death or Severe Disability

The levels of two protein biomarkers, GFAP and UCH-L1 found in blood samples taken 24 hours after a traumatic brain injury can help to predict which patients will die and which will obtain a severe disability.

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·July 23, 2022·6 min read

Scientists Find Molecular Clues Behind Acute and Chronic Phases of Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers identified a unique biomarker associated with only the chronic or acute stage of traumatic brain injury.

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·June 17, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Create Maps of the Brain After Traumatic Brain Injury

A new brain mapping study finds damage to one part of the brain changes connections between neurons across the entire brain.

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·June 5, 2022·6 min read

You’ve Likely Heard of the Brain’s Gray Matter – Here’s Why the White Matter Is Important Too

White matter may be the key to understanding dementia, TBI, and numerous other neurological disorders.

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·May 26, 2022·6 min read

Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Traumatic Brain Injury

A new mouse study identifies a targeted delivery method system that boosts the number of specialized anti-inflammatory immune cells within the brain to areas restricted by brain inflammation and damage. The system helped to protect against apoptosis associated with brain injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.

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traumatic brain injury

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

Distinct Brain Networks Associated With Risk and Resilience in Depression

Small-Molecule Drug Reverses Neural Effects of Concussion

Synthetic Playing Fields for Sports May Pose Increased Risk of Concussion in Youth

Traumatic Brain Injury ‘Remains Major Global Health Problem’

How the Circadian Clock Helps the Brain Recover After Injury

Repeated Concussions Can Thicken the Skull

Blood Tests in Newly Brain-Injured Patients Predict Death or Severe Disability

Scientists Find Molecular Clues Behind Acute and Chronic Phases of Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers Create Maps of the Brain After Traumatic Brain Injury

You’ve Likely Heard of the Brain’s Gray Matter – Here’s Why the White Matter Is Important Too

Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Traumatic Brain Injury

AI Vulnerabilities Exposed: Adversarial Attacks More Common and Dangerous Than Expected

Implant Shows Promise in Restoring Cognitive Function After Brain Injury

The Role of Protein Misfolding in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Link Between High Blood Pressure, Immune System, and Cognitive Decline Revealed

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