Traumatic Brain Injury
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A single pediatric CT scan raises brain cancer risk
"CT examinations should only be used when necessary, and if they are used, the lowest achievable dose should be applied."
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Pediatricians urged to check for vision problems after concussion
Up to 40% of young patients experience symptoms such as blurred vision, light sensitivity, and double vision following a concussion.
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A history of head trauma may predict Parkinson’s disease progression
Among patients with Parkinson’s disease and head injury, motor impairment developed 25% faster, and cognitive impairment developed 45% faster.
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TBI is an unrecognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Given the relatively young age of post-9/11–era veterans with TBI, there may be an increased burden of heart disease in the future.
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Blood biomarkers predict TBI disability and mortality
Measuring glial fibrillary acidic protein and ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase L1 proteins may give a more accurate assessment of a patient’s...
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Incomplete recovery common 6 months after mild TBI
“These results highlight the importance of improving care pathways for concussion, particularly from the emergency department.”
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CBT may improve comorbid posttraumatic headache, PTSD
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for headache uses CBT concepts to reduce headache disability and improve mood.
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‘Double-edged’ impact of sparring on the brains of MMA fighters
Results showed a strong association between the number of sparring rounds per week and increased white matter hyperintensity volume.
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Premature return to play after concussion has decreased
“Delay in recovery is the major reason why it’s important not to return to learn or return to play prematurely.”
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Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...
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Stem cells restore lost function after traumatic brain injury
The exact mechanism of the treatment is unclear, but researchers believe it “establishes a milieu of growth” for cells in the brain and promotes...