Health
Why it's time to mouth off about sports concussion
When you think of sporting gear, you normally think of something made of hard plastic to protect your unmentionables or maybe those Warwick Capper-style short shorts.
Nov 24, 2017
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News tagged with head trauma
Neuroscience
Novel therapy administered after TBI prevents brain damage
An experimental treatment given to mice after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) reduced damage almost to the levels of mice that never had a TBI, researchers at UT Health San Antonio reported. The study was published July 4 ...
Jul 17, 2019
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Health
White children more likely to receive CT scans than Hispanic or African-American children
White children are more likely to receive cranial (head) CT scans in an emergency department following minor head trauma, compared with African-American or Hispanic children, a study published by researchers at UC Davis has ...
Aug 6, 2012
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Neuroscience
Improving stroke treatment with a modified therapeutic molecule
A research team from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) has improved the protective effect of a molecule against ischemic stroke, which is caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain. The results ...
Feb 18, 2021
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Neuroscience
Study explores development of epilepsy after brain injury
Scientists at Newcastle University will carry out a pioneering study to look at the development of epilepsy following a serious brain injury.
May 28, 2015
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
People experiencing homelessness more likely to develop dementia at younger ages, study finds
Dementia in unhoused people was 1.9 times greater than the general population, with a higher prevalence for age groups younger than 85 years, according to new research from Lawson Health Research Institute and ICES.
Mar 27, 2024
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Neuroscience
Researchers collect brains to study battle-related disorders
Brain scientists in Washington state are asking the families of armed services members to consider one last contribution.
May 30, 2016
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Health
Tornadoes don't have to be deadly, experts say
(HealthDay) -- More "safe rooms" to flee to, listening for weather alerts and better planning, especially for seniors, could reduce the death toll from devastating tornadoes, a new U.S.government report finds.
Jul 19, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness helps adults overcome childhood adversity
(Medical Xpress)—With significant implications for early childhood education, new research reveals that a mindful disposition is associated with alleviating lasting physical and emotional effects of childhood adversity. ...
Sep 15, 2014
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Surgery
Study looks at risk factors for rupture or bleeding of arachnoid cysts in children
Arachnoid cysts are a common type of brain lesion that is usually harmless, but with a risk of rupture or bleeding. A new study identifies risk factors for rupture or bleeding in children with "incidentally" detected arachnoid ...
May 21, 2013
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