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Preventing, treating sports injuries in kids: A guide

Youth sports deliver all kinds of health benefits, both mental and physical, but young athletes can still get hurt.

Oct 21, 2024

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Detecting the hidden pandemic of concussion in intimate partner violence

For the first time, researchers have used blood tests to identify concussion caused by intimate partner violence (IPV) in patients, including some that also experienced non-fatal strangulation.

Oct 16, 2024

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Study explores how traumatic brain injury may be linked to Alzheimer's disease

Each year, about 2.5 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which often increases their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.

Oct 16, 2024

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Researchers study function of astrocytes with goal of treating mental illness

What actually happens in the brain in cases of depression? Relatively unknown brain cells—"astrocytes"—are believed to play an important role. At the Uppsala Biomedical Center, lab researchers are attempting to learn more ...

Oct 16, 2024

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Researchers show link between dating violence and concussion

It's well-known that adults who are victims of intimate-partner violence are also often victims of traumatic brain injury, including concussions. But whether this association exists in younger people who experience teen dating ...

Oct 15, 2024

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Why some cyclists don't wear helmets and what might convince them to wear one

Wearing a helmet can prevent brain injury and deaths in cyclists, yet many do not wear a helmet. Research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress suggests that this is largely due to issues of convenience and ...

Oct 14, 2024

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Enhancing MRI with AI to improve diagnosis of brain disorders

At the intersection of AI and medical science, there is growing interest in using machine learning to enhance imaging data captured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Recent studies show that ultra-high-field ...

Oct 14, 2024

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Key signs of major trauma could speed up treatment of severely injured children brought to emergency departments

Severely injured children who are brought to an emergency medical department by their parents or caregivers are often not seen as quickly as those who arrive at hospital via ambulance, according to findings presented at the ...

Oct 13, 2024

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Deep brain stimulation shows immediate improvement in arm and hand function post-brain injury, study finds

Deep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or stroke, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers report today in Nature Communications.

Oct 1, 2024

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