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Repeated blows to the heads of football players can damage the small blood vessels of the brain, according to research by Dalhousie University scientists from the Brain Repair Center who believe this damage may contribute ...
May 14, 2024
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An editorial published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine by experts from Spaulding Rehabilitation, Boston University, Mayo Clinic, and the Concussion Legacy Foundation, argues that the term "subconcussion" is a dangerous ...
May 14, 2024
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Important brain structures that are key for signaling in the brain are narrower and less dense in females, and more likely to be damaged by brain injuries, such as concussion. Long-term cognitive deficits occur when the signals ...
May 13, 2024
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A new study in the Journal of Neurotrauma found that more than 30% of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) for whom withdrawal of life sustaining treatment (WLST) was not performed recovered at least partial independence.
May 13, 2024
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In recent years, a growing number of professional athletes are medically retiring from sport, particularly in some of Australia's most popular football codes.
May 13, 2024
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A study in mice by researchers at the School of Medicine indicates that brain injury can lead to brain tumors in susceptible individuals. For this study, they used mice that model people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), ...
May 9, 2024
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Patients' risk of falling in the next 12 months could be predicted from their NHS data using a newly developed calculator.
May 8, 2024
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With spring in full bloom, warm weather and an increase in outdoor activities, the risk of injury also increases. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or want to enjoy more daily movement in your routine, injuries can impact ...
May 6, 2024
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A study at the USZ compared the head injury patterns of e-bike accident victims with those of motorcycle and bicycle accidents. Head injuries after crashes with e-bikes are often more serious than in accidents with bicycles.
Apr 29, 2024
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Almost a quarter of US children with symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are not checked for the condition, with younger children particularly likely to be overlooked, a new national study finds.
Apr 26, 2024
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