NeuroShield Helmet Concept Promotes TBI Prevention
By showcasing the Neuroshield idealized version of head protection, Brooks Rehabilitation aims to educate the public on TBI prevention.
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HeadSMART II BRAINBox TBI Study Enrolls 1000th Patient
BRAINBox Solutions has enrolled the 1,000th patient in the HeadSMART II study of its concussion diagnostic and prognostic test, BRAINBox TBI.
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Concussions at School May Affect Academic Performance
Kids who experience a concussion in the past year could be more likely to be in poor academic standing than youths who have no concussions.
Genetic Variant May Increase Risk for CTE Severity Among Older Individuals with Repetitive Head Impacts
The genetic variant APOEε4 plays a major role in determining CTE severity, researchers note in JAMA Neurology.
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Scientists Create Maps of the Brain After Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury in one area of the brain changes the connections between nerve cells across the entire brain, scientists note.
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Concussion Symptoms in Children May Have Multiple Underlying Causes
Different types of brain damage caused by a concussion may lead to similar symptoms in children, suggests a study published in eLife.
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Hospitalization for Major TBI Could Increase Dementia Risk
People who have been hospitalized for a major TBI may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to people who do not have a TBI.
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Could Selection Bias Underestimate CTE in Former Football Players?
A study provides further evidence suggesting a dose-response relationship between football and CTE even after adjusting for selection bias.
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HitCheck Receives US Air Force SBIR Contract
The HitCheck cognitive assessment platform has received a SBIR Phase II contract to provide the concussion solution to deployed airmen.
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TecTraum Completes Multisite Clinical Trial Using pro2cool Concussion Treatment Device
TecTraum Inc announces complete enrollment status for a clinical trial that began in fall of 2019 using its flagship technology, pro2cool.
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‘Resetting’ the Injured Brain Offers Clues for Post-Concussion Therapies
New research in mice raises the prospects for development of post-concussion therapies that could ward off cognitive decline and depression.
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Studies Shed Light on the Mystery of Consciousness After Brain Injury
Stony Brook neurosurgery scientists identify the thalamus as a therapeutic target after traumatic brain injury.
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Global Inequality in TBI Causes and Treatment, Large Study Suggests
A large study examining the surgical management of TBI highlights regional inequalities in major causes and treatment.
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Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Provides Hope, Treatment and Care for Children with TBI
The spotlight shines on Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, which cares for children who present with TBI.
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Additional Years of Ice Hockey Play May Be Linked to Greater Chance of CTE
Each additional year of playing ice hockey may increase a person’s chance of developing CTE by about 23%, according to research.
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Thinking and Memory Problems Common 1 Year After Concussion
People with mild concussion may be more likely to have cognitive impairment, cognitive decline, or both 1 year later.
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Soccer Headers Appear to Affect Brain Activity, Per Latest Evidence
Repetitive headers in soccer are leading to changes in blood patterns, linked to brain signalling pathways and potential alterations.
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The US Is Failing to Care for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, Experts Say
The country’s current system of care is often failing to meet the needs of the individuals, families and communities affected by traumatic brain injury, according to experts in a new report.
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