AI could revolutionize concussion care in sport—but risks remain
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping medicine, from diagnosing disease to accelerating drug discovery. Its influence is also reaching the world of sport.
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Brain Injuries
MeSH tree: C10.228.140.199
Newly discovered view of brain blood flow during surgery could prevent debilitation, save lives
Tracking the brain's blood flow during neurosurgery represents one of the most critical and challenging parts of the operation. A brief interruption can mean the difference between permanent damage and full recovery, but ...
Jun 7, 2026
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Real-time brain monitor detects infections earlier
A research team led by the University of Waterloo has created a new monitoring system to save lives and significantly reduce health-care costs in brain-injury cases through the early detection of infections in intensive care ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Blood samples uncover concussion in older adults, offering more objective diagnosis
Researchers at Monash University and The Alfred are pioneering a method of analyzing blood samples to diagnose concussion in people aged over 60, the world's most at-risk group for the condition. Concussion, or mild traumatic ...
Jun 1, 2026
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PET suggests potential chronic traumatic encephalopathy biomarker in living humans
A first-in-class PET imaging approach can accurately detect a biomarker for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a devastating neurodegenerative disease associated with repeated head impact. Rather than waiting until after ...
May 31, 2026
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Hidden link: Brain injuries often come before homelessness, interviews reveal
More than half of those who are homeless have suffered a brain injury at some point in their lives, whether it be a traumatic brain injury (TBI) such as a blow to the head or concussion, a stroke, a brain tumor or an alcohol-related ...
May 28, 2026
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Early, multidisciplinary care of persistent concussion symptoms accelerates children's recovery
Children recover significantly faster from concussion after receiving early, multidisciplinary care designed to treat persistent symptoms, according to a new study. The model will provide a blueprint for future child-specific ...
May 26, 2026
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Early IV treatment cuts spinal cord damage, restores up to 80% movement in animal models
A new study led by Tel Aviv University offers real hope to millions worldwide affected by spinal cord injury (SCI), a devastating condition in which damage continues to spread after the initial trauma, often resulting in ...
May 18, 2026
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy symptom checklist misses the mark in 75% of cases, autopsies show
Most people who met proposed clinical criteria meant to identify chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) during life did not show hallmark brain changes of the disease at autopsy. The findings raise concerns that widespread ...
May 14, 2026
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Brain vein measurements could uncover hidden brain injury risk in very preterm babies
Why do some premature babies suffer brain damage and others not? A new study led by pediatrician and neonatologist Dr. Fleur Camfferman (VUB/UZ Brussel) takes us closer to the answer. By examining not the supply but the flow ...
May 11, 2026
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