Is TBI a Chronic Condition?
People with traumatic brain injury (TBI) may continue to improve or decline years after their injury, making it a more chronic illness, according to a new study.
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Tampa General Hospital Now Offers Rapid Blood Test for Concussion and TBI
Tampa General Hospital is reportedly the first in the nation to use an FDA-cleared rapid blood test to evaluate patients with mild TBI.
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XRHealth Adds NeuroReality Cognitive Training to Virtual Clinics
XRHealth announces the addition of NeuroReality's cognitive training, an immersive experience called Koji's Quest, to their virtual clinics.
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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How Aerobic Exercise Could Benefit Cognitive Function: a Proof-of-Concept Study
The potential benefits of aerobic cycling exercise on cognitive function in individuals with traumatic brain injury-related memory impairment are seen in a proof-of-concept study by Kessler Foundation researchers.
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College Football Players Display Abnormalities in Coordination and Inflammation Related to Head Trauma
College football players may appear healthy and successful on the field, but a number of biological measures related to head trauma say otherwise, Northwestern University researchers suggest.
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Nonprofit Coalition Launches TBI Registry
The goal of the newly launched National TBI Registry Coalition is to collectively advocate for the federal government to develop a national registry of individuals living with a traumatic brain injury.
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