Traumatic Brain Injury
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Epilepsy after TBI linked to worse 12-month outcomes
Patients have a greater risk of developing posttraumatic epilepsy at 12 months post-injury if the presenting GCS score is less than 8.
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Persistent posttraumatic headache risk factors confirmed
An analysis of 300 patients with posttraumatic headache reveals some long-suspected risk factors of persistent headache, but also a high...
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Prior head injury is associated with severe Parkinson’s disease phenotype
Head injury before diagnosis was associated with greater motor and nonmotor symptom burden in an analysis of two patient cohorts.
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Blue light improves concussion symptoms
Blue light in the morning may help reset the circadian rhythm in people who have suffered a concussion.
News from the FDA/CDC
TBI deaths from falls on the rise
Death rates from such traumatic brain injuries were up significantly in 29 states from 2008 to 2017, but no state had a significant decrease.
From the Journals
Genetic factor linked to impaired memory after heading many soccer balls
Findings, while preliminary, may be evidence of “early subclinical effects” in those with high levels of ball-heading exposure.
Literature Review
Delayed clinical care after concussion may prolong recovery
A retrospective study suggests that athletes may engage in counterproductive recovery strategies, such as a strict rest or excessive physical...
From the Journals
Experts call to revise the Uniform Determination of Death Act
A neurologist and her colleagues propose changes with the goal of clarifying and harmonizing procedures for determining death by neurologic...
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Oral contraceptive use associated with smaller hypothalamic and pituitary volumes
CHICAGO – The clinical relevance of the difference isn’t known, but it can inform further research directions.
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Children may develop prolonged headache after concussion
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Headache after pediatric concussion may present as migraine, chronic daily headache, tension-type...
From the Journals
Soccer pros may face increased risk of death from neurodegenerative disease
Mortality associated with neurodegenerative disease was higher, and mortality associated with other causes lower, among former pro soccer players...