Traumatic Brain Injury
Literature Review
Acute Plasma Tau Predicts Prolonged Return to Play After Concussion
Among collegiate athletes, elevated plasma tau concentrations within six hours after a sport-related concussion predict a prolonged recovery,...
Conference Coverage
What Are the Key Elements of an Initial Pediatric Concussion Evaluation?
VANCOUVER—Initial pediatric concussion evaluations provide an opportunity to recognize premorbid conditions that may be exacerbated by the injury...
Conference Coverage
Conference News Roundup—Radiological Society of North America
Three studies reported on the effects of the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil. The first study examined CT findings of the CNS in 16 newborn babies...
Literature Review
Recovery From TBI and Better Sleep Go Hand in Hand
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), people also experience major sleep problems, including changes in their sleep–wake cycle. A new study...
Conference Coverage
Imaging Markers Predict Neuropsychologic Outcome After Pediatric TBI
VANCOUVER—Early reductions in N-acetylaspartate (NAA) after pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) predict neuropsychologic outcomes one year...
Conference Coverage
Hypotension ‘dose’ drives mortality in traumatic brain injury
The duration and severity of hypotension a traumatic brain injury patient has during transport to an emergency department has a significant,...
Audio
Ricardo Jorge, MD
Dr. Jorge explains the impact of sertraline on depression following a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Literature Review
Early Administration of Sertraline May Prevent Onset of Depression Following TBI
Sertraline may help to prevent the onset of depressive disorders after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to data published online ahead of...
Conference Coverage
Choosing Wisely Initiative Helps Physicians Provide Appropriate Care
HILTON HEAD, SC—Physicians sometimes order unnecessary medical tests and procedures for their patients, which results in wasteful spending and...
Commentary
COMMENTARY—Adding CBT Adds Value If Patients Are Receptive
Increasing numbers of adolescents are presenting to physicians for management of concussions. This is mainly because of much greater awareness of...
Conference Coverage
Glymphatic System May Play Key Role in Removing Brain Waste
SAN DIEGO—A recently discovered system known as the glymphatic system clears waste from the brain. It is most active during sleep and may have...