Retina May Be Sensitive Gauge of Blast Wave Pressure Injury
Blast related injuries that do not cause long term brain injury can result in long term retinal injury.... Read More...
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New Study Finds Youth Football Players Have Significant Differences in Head Impact Exposure
Researchers studied 97 football players between the ages of 9 and 13 years and found players experienced a total of 40,538 head impacts during four seasons of football games and practices. Significant differences in head impacts were seen between those in the games and practices.... Read More...
Memory Insight May Prove Beneficial For Those With Brain Damage
A new study reveals multiple parts of the brain are associated with memory processing. Findings could help develop new strategies to treat those with brain injuries.... Read More...
Brain Injuries Cause Impulse Control Problems: Rat Study
Study confirms TBI can cause impulse control problems.... Read More...
Lithium May Prevent Neuron Damage In TBI Patients
According to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI. ... Read More...
3D Model of NFL Player’s Brain Reconstructs Moment of Impact
Summary: A new brain modelling study that looks at what happens to the brains of NFL players following a collision play, could shed light on the link between TB... Read More...
Blood Test Shows Promise in Detecting Abusive Head Trauma in Infants
Researchers have developed a new blood test that could help to identify infants who may be experiencing bleeding in the brain as a result of abusive head trauma.... Read More...
Microwave Helmet Yields Fast and Safe Evaluation of Head Injuries
A new study reports microwave measurements can rapidly detect intracranial bleeding in those who suffer TBI.... Read More...
Researchers Discover How Neurons Tell Each Other to Die Under Trauma and Disease
According to researchers, axons coordinate each other's destruction, contributing to neurodegeneration.... Read More...
Head Injuries Can Alter Hundreds of Genes and Lead to Serious Brain Damage
A new study reports head injuries can cause harm to genes in the brain, leading to an increased risk for neurological and psychiatric disorders.... Read More...
Study Aims to Track Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Over Decades
Researchers hope to follow veterans with mild TBI for up to 20 years in order to document the neurological effects of their head injuries.... Read More...
Heads Up! Headers in Soccer Make Players More Likely To Suffer Concussions
According to researchers, soccer players who hit their heads two or more times in a two week period, by heading a ball or a minor collision with another player, were more likely to express symptoms of concussion.... Read More...