Traumatic Brain Injury
From the Journals
New data may help intercept head injuries in college football
Nearly 50% of concussions occurred during preseason training, despite preseason representing only 20% of the football season.
Literature Review
Bedside EEG test aids prognosis in patients with brain injury
The passive measure of comprehension can reduce uncertainty at a critical phase of decision-making in the ICU.
Literature Review
Concussion linked to risk for dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and ADHD
A history of multiple concussions strengthened the association between concussion and subsequent mood and anxiety disorder, dementia, and...
Conference Coverage
‘Landmark’ study pushed detection of covert consciousness in TBI
There is now hope of improving outcomes and even sparing lives of patients who may otherwise have been mistakenly assessed as having no chance of...
Conference Coverage
Cerebral blood flow may predict children’s recovery from persistent postconcussion symptoms
Higher cerebral blood flow at 4-6 weeks post injury is associated with poor recovery at 10 weeks among children with concussion.
Literature Review
Blood biomarkers could help predict when athletes recover from concussions
Study results highlight the potential role of biomarkers in tracking neuronal recovery following sports-related concussion.
Conference Coverage
ADHD and dyslexia may affect evaluation of concussion
Learning disorders should be taken into account when advising on recovery times and return to sport.
Literature Review
Concussion linked to risk for dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and ADHD
A history of multiple concussions strengthened the association between concussion and subsequent mood and anxiety disorder, dementia, and...
Literature Review
Consensus document reviews determination of brain death
The recommendations are the minimum criteria for the determination of brain death or death by neurologic criteria.
From the Journals
Repetitive hits to the head tied to depression, poor cognition in later life
“What’s unique about our study is that we focused on a history of [repetitive hits to the head],” said Dr. Michael Alosco.
Literature Review
Blood biomarker detects concussion, shows severity, predicts recovery
NfL may prove useful in identifying patients with TBI who are at risk for prolonged symptoms and in enabling more focused treatment for these...