The Hidden Consequences of Brain Trauma: Study Uncovers New Insights
Researchers at the School of Medicine at Tufts University have developed a new imaging technology that captures neuronal activity across the entire brain during the…
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Ibogaine’s Impact: Alleviating PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety in Special Ops Military Vets With Traumatic Brain Injury
Stanford researchers find that ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive compound, safely led to improvements in depression, anxiety, and functioning among veterans with traumatic brain injuries. For…
Reviving Minds: Implant Restores Cognitive Functions After Brain Injury
A new technique using deep brain stimulation tailored to each patient exceeded researchers’ expectations in treating the cognitive impairments from moderate to severe traumatic brain…
Stress Strikes Harder Than Head Injury: The Surprising Genetic Impact of Early-Life Challenges
In animal study, childhood stress linked to adult risk-taking. A surprising thing happened when researchers began exploring whether early-life stress compounds the effects of a…
Death Redefined: Expert Urges Overhaul of the Controversial U.S. “Death Act”
After surveying the views expressed by 41 advocacy, medical, and transplant-focused organizations on the Uniform Determination of Death Act, a brain injury expert is calling…
Innovative Liquid Cushioning Technology Promises Revolution in Safety Gear
New breakthrough in material design will help football players, car occupants, and hospital patients. A significant breakthrough in the field of protective gear has been…
New Stanford-Developed High-Tech Helmets Could Protect Football Players From Debilitating Concussions
A helmet equipped with liquid shock absorbers could potentially diminish the risk of traumatic brain injuries in contact sports. In the United States, sports activities…
Walking Your Dog Could Increase Your Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury
The three most prevalent leash-related injuries among adults treated in U.S. emergency departments from 2001 to 2020 were fractures of the finger, traumatic brain injury,…
Researchers Discover Connection Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Long COVID
The Linseman Laboratory is studying the long-term brain health effects of COVID-19 in individuals with and without traumatic brain injury (TBI). Preliminary data suggest that…
Instant Improvement in Arm Mobility Following Stroke With Spinal Cord Stimulation
A neurotechnology that stimulates the spinal cord instantly improves arm and hand mobility, enabling people affected by moderate to severe stroke to conduct their normal…
Scientists Discover a Surprising Culprit Worsens Stroke
Neuroscientists make a surprising brain discovery. According to research, a set of amino acids that normally maintain brain function play a crucial role in the…
Early Blood Tests for Traumatic Brain Injury Can Accurately Predict Which Patients Are Likely To Die
In the study, the method predicted poor outcomes six months after injury with high accuracy. A study finds that blood tests taken the day of…
Human Brains Are Hotter Than Previously Thought, Sometimes Exceeding 108°F
A daily cycle in brain temperature has been linked in a new study to survival after traumatic brain injury According to recent studies, the average…
New Drug Could Help Stop Depression, Anxiety, Brain Injury, and Cognitive Disorders
The preclinical drug works by inhibiting the kinase Cdk5 which is found in mature neurons. Cdk5 has long been linked to neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders,…
Serious Head Injuries Increase Your Risk of Dementia by 50%
A study finds that major traumatic brain injury (TBI) increased the risk of dementia In the United States alone, about 1.7 million people sustain a…
New Research Shows Exposure to High-Powered Microwave Frequencies Can Cause Brain Injuries
Texas A&M research findings could change the way we view directed energy and traumatic brain injuries. Contrary to what was once popular belief, microwave ovens…
Popular Blood Thinners May Lead to Brain Bleeding and Death After Head Injury
A three-year study of more than 1,000 patients found that the risk of delayed intracranial hemorrhage and death following head trauma was significantly higher for…
Cannabinoids May Help Limit Secondary Damage of Traumatic Brain Injuries
In the hours and days after a traumatic brain injury, inflammation inside the brain can accelerate to the point that more brain damage occurs, says…