New Brain Injury Assessment Tool Gets Cleared By The FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new handheld medical device used to assess brain injuries soon after they happen. The Ahead 200 was cleared by the…
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Concussion Patients With Anxiety or Depression Show Unique Brain Injury Patterns
New research published in the journal Radiology found individuals who experienced anxiety or depression after a concussion have distinct injury patterns, which in some cases resembled those of mental illness…
ReadChildren With Traumatic Brain Injury Experience Persistent Sleep Problems
A small study presented at SLEEP 2015 shows that children who have endured traumatic brain injuries are likely to experience more disturbed sleep patterns and more daytime sleepiness even months…
ReadTBI In Older Age Increases Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Individuals over the age of 55 who experience traumatic brain injury (TBI) face an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study recently published in Annals of Neurology.…
ReadTracy Morgan Gives First Public Interview Since Traumatic Brain Injury
When Tracy Morgan experienced a traumatic brain injury during a severe traffic accident in June of last year, it was clear he would have a long road to recovery. Now,…
ReadHospital Readmission Rates Following TBI May Be Higher Than Previously Reported
A new study published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation suggests the rates of hospital readmission following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be significantly higher than other chronic…
ReadCould a ‘Smart Bracelet’ Be The Future of TBI Rehabilitation?
Millions are being spent on research around the globe in hopes of developing the best new tool for managing traumatic brain injury and aiding injured individuals in their recovery,…
ReadTraumatic Brain Injury May Lead To Road Rage Says New Study
Could traumatic brain injuries contribute to issues with road rage later in life? That is the implication of a new study published in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention. According…
ReadWomen Experience Worse Problems With Working Memory After Concussions
A recent study from Taiwan adds more to the growing body of evidence that suggests women experience a significantly more difficult time to recover from concussions, especially with concern to…
ReadWhat Do We Actually Know About Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
A few years ago chronic traumatic encephalopathy and traumatic brain injury were just medical jargon the average person was unlikely to encounter, let alone understand. Since then, things have changed…
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