Trauma
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MDMA Is Off the Table, So What’s Next for PTSD?
Newer options vary from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug methylphenidate to transcranial magnetic stimulation.
From the Journals
1 in 4 Unresponsive Coma Patients May Retain Some Awareness
Understanding that a patient who appears unconscious has signs of cognitive processing could change the way clinicians and family interact with...
Feature
PTSD Needs a New Name, Experts Say — Here’s Why
Because of stigma, many people with PTSD — especially those in the military — don’t get help.
Commentary
The Disturbing Sexual Trend With Real Health Consequences
“[Patients are] not necessarily connecting their voice hoarseness, or the recurrent headaches or the sensitivity to light they are having, to an...
From the Journals
‘Shockingly High’ Rate of TBI in Older Adults
The study underscored the need for targeted interventions and research focused on TBI prevention and postdischarge care in older adults.
Latest News
Can a Stroke Be Caused by Cervical Manipulation?
Though rare, internal carotid artery dissection represents one of the most common causes of stroke in young and middle-aged adults.
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A New Biomarker of Brain Injury?
Headaches after trauma and particular history of trauma are linked to iron accumulation in the brain, study finds.
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Spinal Cord Injury Tied to Greater Risk for Heart Disease
Patients with spinal cord injuries had higher risk for MI, HF, and AF, suggests study.
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A New Treatment Target for PTSD?
PTSD severity was more robustly associated with cerebellar volume differences than PTSD diagnosis.
From the Journals
Adverse events in childhood alter brain function
“We have certainly learned so much more over the past decade about early adversity and that it does have a profound impact on the brain and...
Literature Review
Experimental Therapy Restores Cognitive Function in Chronic TBI
This is the first time a DBS device has been implanted in the central thalamus in humans.